Information Package / Course Catalogue
Molecular Phylogenetic
Course Code: ZZO617
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Determining the suitable markers, sample size and method of phylogenetic tree to achieve correct phylogenetic inference.

Course Content

The molecular basis of evolution, evolutionary alterations in the protein and DNA sequence; displacements of sinonimus and nonsinonimus in the nucleotides, methods used in phylogenetic study, phylogenetic trees

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn and use molecular genetic techniques
2.To learn phylogenetic methods
3.To learn methods used in phylogenetic proximity
4.To learn how to create a phylogenetic tree
5.Acquiring the ability to interpret phylogenetic trees derived from molecular data.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Nei M, Kumar S (2000) Molecular evolution and phylogenetics. Oxford University press.
2.Singh RS, Uyenoyama MK (2004). Evolution of population biology. Cambridge University press.
3.Lemey, P., Salemi, M., Vandamme, A.M. (2009). The Phylogenetic Handbook. Cambridge University press ISBN:9780521877107
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction and Basic Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Molecular Evolution
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Use of Genetic Markers
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Phylogenetic Trees and Basic Terms
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Sequence Data Collection
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Alignment Techniques
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Model Selection and Phylogenetic Inference
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Parsimony Method
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Maximum Likelihood Method
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Bayesian Phylogenetics
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation and Reliability Analysis of Phylogenetic Trees
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Interpretation and Applications of Phylogenetic Trees
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Phylogenomics
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Special Topics and Current Research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment58250
Laboratory40312
Midterm Examination120222
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
4
3
OÇ-2
4
3
4
OÇ-3
4
3
4
OÇ-4
3
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
5
3
4
5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026