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701-1416-00L 4 Credits MSC D-USYS

Evolutionary biology: laboratory course

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Piet Spaak, Dr. Patrick Christoph Brunner, Dr. Thomas Städler
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:18

Abstract

The lab course in evolutionary biology introduces students to key techniques and concepts in modern population genetics and phylogenetics. Students use molecular techniques to carry out lab projects in small teams and present their results and conclusions in a final talk.

Objective

Students gain experience in planning, executing and presenting a lab project, in which molecular methods are used to address a problem in evolutionary biology.

Content

Lectures, seminars and practical lab work. Students develop their projects in small teams, collect data using molecular methods, and present their results and conclusions.

Resources

Lecture Notes

none

Literature

Will be distributed

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Evolutionary biology: Laboratory course
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 4th semester quarter
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (CHN D 46)
  • Wed 08:15-17:00 (CHN D 46)
  • Thu 08:15-17:00 (CHN D 46)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (CHN D 46)
100 h semesterly

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