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BI8002 - Advanced Biosystematics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Report
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Report 100/100 A

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

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Ethology
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Ecology
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biology

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Report

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Report 100/100 A
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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