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Ecological Genetics
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:43
Abstract
This course focuses on fundamental concepts and methods in ecological genetics. Topics covered include genetic diversity, natural selection, adaptation, reproductive isolation, hybridization and speciation.
Objective
Students are familiar with fundamental concepts in ecological genetics and with current scientific methods. They can propose strategies to study evolutionary processes in natural populations by combining their knowledge from different disciplines, including population and quantitative genetics, ecology and evolution.
Content
Concepts and methods for the study of genetic diversity, biodiversity, natural selection, adaptation, reproductive isolation, hybridization and speciation.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts will be provided electronically.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- Benutzung eines zweisprachigen Lexikons möglichUse of a bilingual dictionary possible
- Digital
- The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Ecological Genetics
Does not take place this semester.
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Umweltbiologie (Die folgenden Lehrveranstaltungen werden als Vorbereitung für die Systemvertiefung Umweltbiologie besonders empfohlen: 227-0399-10L Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers I (HS) 551-0448-00L Zoologie (FS) 701-0360-00L Systematische Biologie: Pflanzen (FS) 227-0398-10L Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers II (FS) Diese sollten bereits im zweiten Studienjahr erfolgreich abgeschlossen werden.)
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