Information Package / Course Catalogue
Genetic Markers
Course Code: MBTK641
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: 10
Objectives of the Course

To introduce the students basic models of population genetics, to inform about computer programs used for population genetics, to provide interpret results and to analyze by integrating computer programs with population genetics models by using data set of students.

Course Content

Hardy Weinberg principle and applications, Fixation index and heterozygosity, Genetic migration and efficient population size, Mutations, Natural selection and models, Quantitative trait variation and evolution, Mendelian basis of quantitative trait variation, Application of population genetics: use of Bioedit, Microchecker, DNAsp, Arlequin, Migrate, Genepop, Popgene, Structure programs

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