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701-1415-00L 3 Credits MSC D-BIOL , D-MATH

Ecology and Evolution: Populations

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Paul Schmid-Hempel, Prof. Dr. Jukka Jokela, Prof. Dr. Sebastian Bonhoeffer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:56

Abstract

The module 'Ecology and Evolution: Populations' provides an introduction to the fields of population biology, population and quantitative genetics.

Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce students into the central concepts in population biology.

Content

Population dynamics, Epidemiological models, Evolution of virulence, statistics and experimental design, population structure, population size, evolutionary game theory, cooperation and conflict, coevolution, evolution of sex, evolutionary transitions.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script can be downloaded as a pdf file.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Taschenrechner
Sprache der LK: Deutsch und Englisch

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Ecology and evolution: Populations
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CHN F 46)
2 h weekly

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