NNMK14012U Phylogenetic and Molecular Methods
MSc Programme in Biology
The most important aspects of phylogenetics are covered through lectures and computer exercises. Students will work on phylogenetic case studies in the laboratory (doing PCR and DNA sequencing) and subsequently they will use the data for phylogenetic analysis. Through seminars the students will be trained in critical reading of phylogenetic, scientific literature.
Knowledge
- Basic phylogenetic theory with an emphasis on parsimony based methods
- Basic understanding of the difference between model and non-model based phylogenetic methods
- Basic theoretical understanding of sequence alignment competences
- Critical evaluation of phylogenetic analyses described in scientific papers
- Design and perform a complete phylogenetic study of a group of organisms
- Basic understanding of similarities and differences between gene and genome phylogenetics
Skills
- Perform PCR and sequencing using traditional methods
- Use simple sequence alignment tools
- Use the computer program TNT to perform simple phylogenetic analyses
- Present data and phylogenetic results in a generally accepted scientific manner
Schuh, T. and Brower, A.V.Z. 2009. Biological Systematics.
Principles and Applications. 2nd Ed. (Cornell
University Press).
Additional manuals and scientific texts to be
provided.
- Category
- Hours
- Colloquia
- 27
- Lectures
- 12
- Practical exercises
- 9
- Preparation
- 84
- Project work
- 74
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Continuous assessmentActive participation in minimum 80% of the classes.
- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Several internal examiners.
- Re-exam
Oral re-examination 20 min without aids and no preparation time.
Criteria for exam assesment
See course objectives
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NNMK14012U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
- Schedule
- C
- Course capacity
- Participants: min. 10, max. 16.
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Biology and Animal Science
Contracting department
- The Natural History Museum of Denmark
Course responsibles
- Gitte Petersen (6-70727d7d6e79497c777637747e376d74)
Lecturers
Gitte Petersen
Ole Seberg