Phylogenetics is the taxonomical classification of organisms based on how closely they are related in terms of evolutionary differences. The course will familiarize students with different phylogenetics algorithms and practical software applications for biological problems.
Contents
I. Theories of Molecular Evolution II. Reconstruction of Phylogenies a) Distance methods b) Maximize likelihood methods c) Parsimony methods d) Bayesian methods III. Computer-based practical trainings
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
20 h
0 h
Journal Club and Software Demo.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Journal Club and Software Demo.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Recommended year of study
1. year spring
4th period.
Study materials
The Phylogenetic Handbook: A Practical Approach to DNA and Protein Phylogeny. Edited by Marco Salemi