Learning outcomes

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 language

English

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

Further information

Organization responsible: Tampere IMT

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