The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the concept of molecular ecology and to enable them to learn how molecular biology techniques can be applied in ecological studies. The course also aims to examine ecological processes from an evolutionary perspective, develop an understanding of the fundamental approaches in evolutionary ecology, and provide knowledge of the mathematical models used in this field.

This course covers the fundamental concepts of evolutionary and molecular ecology, the application of molecular biology techniques in ecological research, and the evaluation of ecological processes from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include population genetics, conservation genetics, adaptive genetic variation, behavioral ecology, phylogenetics, and microbial ecology, with a focus on the use of molecular data in addressing ecological problems.