Genetics and evolutionary genomics 2

The module addresses theoretical and empirical advances in recent research in evolutionary genetics through a number of key issues:

- Theme 1: Genetic burden and evolution of reproductive systems: recombination, sexual/asexual reproduction, self/cross-fertilization

- Theme 2: Kinship structures and their evolutionary consequences: kin selection, group selection, evolution of cooperation, sex ratios

- Theme 3: Sustainable interactions between species: parasitism, mutualism, coevolution

- Theme 4: Traces of evolutionary history in genomes, genomics of adaptation.

Have a clear understanding of the theories underlying major issues in evolutionary genetics (mutations, evolution of reproductive systems and recombination, evolution of cooperation, parasitic and symbiotic interactions and their possible experimental tests, adaptation) and their application/testing using genomics tools.

Students must have completed M1 courses in population genetics (M1 module "GE1"), statistics, and evolution.

Continuous assessment: 100%