Information Package / Course Catalogue
Evolutionary and Ecological Genomics
Course Code: MBTK633
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

To semtinize evolutionary theory at molecular aspect. To choose suitable marker by learning molecular techniques. To applicate for working organism by learning phylogeny concepts.

Course Content

Molecular bases of evolution, Evolutionary changes at protein and DNA sequences, synonymous and nonsynonymous substitution, the methods used for phylogenetic relationships, phylogenetic trees, molecular clocks, neutral allel theory

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To use and learn molecular techniques
2.To learn phylogenetic methods
3.Rule over to evolutionary theory at molecular level
4.To understand DNA structure, to determine suitable tools for working and to examine mutations
5.To know methods used to phylogenetic relationship
6.To know methods used to phylogenetic relationship
7.To know neutral allele theory
8.To learn Phylogeny concept and to apply to organisms
9.To know synonymous and nonsynonymous substitution in the nucleotides
10.10. To know phylogenetic tree construction
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
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Molecular Ecology?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic information about DNA (Repair, replication, mtDNA etc.)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Markers and Sampling in Molecular Ecology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Molecular evolution, phylogenetic
Week 5 - Theoretical
Phylogeography (quiz)
Week 6 - Practice
Maximum parsimony, maximum possibility and distance approaches
Week 7 - Practice
Hardy Weinberg equation, mutation, genetic drift, genetic selection
Week 8 - Practice
Hardy Weinberg equation, mutation, genetic drift, genetic selection (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Practice
Neutral theory, population diversity sources
Week 10 - Practice
Determination of genetic structures of populations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Speciation and Hybridization (quiz)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Protection Genomic
Week 13 - Practice
Case Studies
Week 14 - Practice
Package Programs for Data Analysis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures14%5
Quiz2%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment301236
Term Project30618
Individual Work130339
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)177
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026