Course - Advanced Biosystematics - BI8002
BI8002
Advanced Biosystematics
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Credits
7.5
Level
Doctoral degree level
Course start
Spring 2025
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
English and norwegian
Location
Trondheim
Examination arrangement
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About the course
Course content
A seminar series will cover advanced topics within biosystematics theory and methodology. Focus will be on theory and methods for phylogenetic reconstructions, uses of phylogenies in studies of evolution (comparative methods), phylogenetic analysis of intraspecific variation related to geography and ecology (phylogeography) and the use of DNA barcoding in the assessment and analysis of biodiversity. The course is held every second year, next time spring 2025.
Learning outcome
The candidate will know about:
- Gene and species trees, the use of coalescent theory in modern phylogenetic biology and phylogeography
- Phylogenetic networks
- Use of phylogenetic methods and DNA barcoding in general studies of biological diversity
Skills
The candidate is able to:
- Use different statistical approaches for the reconstruction of evolutionary history
- Comparative methods
General competence
The candidate is able to:
- Reconstruct evolutionary relations between organisms and groups of organisms
- Use such relationships in studies of processes underlying biological diversity
Learning methods and activities
Seminar: 40 hours. Obligatory participation in at least 80% of the seminars.
Final assessment is a written report on a given subject.
Required previous knowledge
Master's degree in biology or equivalent
Subject areas
- Ethology
- Biology
- Botany
- Zoology
- Ecology