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Experimental Evolution
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:40
Abstract
Students will read, present on and discuss experimental evolution literature covering a wide range of evolutionary topics, utilising a range of model species as experimental systems and employing a variety of methods for studying experimental-evolution outcomes.
Objective
Course objectives: i) become familiar with a diverse sample of the surging experimental-evolution literature, ii) gain insight into the strengths and limitations of experimental evolution for addressing evolutionary questions relative to other forms of evolutionary analysis, iii) gain insight into developing fundamental and applied questions that can be addressed with experimental evolution and into how to design and analyze effective evolution experiments, and iv) improve scientific presentation and discussion skills.
Content
Experimental evolution is a powerful and increasingly prominent approach to investigating evolutionary processes. Students will read, present on and collectively discuss experimental-evolution literature covering a diverse range of topics, species and types of analysis. Contributing instructors from diverse training backgrounds will share perspectives on the course material.
Resources
Literature
Primary research papers and review articles.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 24
- Signup End
- 01.03.2024
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Experimental Evolution |
|
2 h weekly |