Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

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

Opetuskieli

englanti

Arviointi

Numerolla 1-5.

Suositellut suoritusajankohdat

1. vuoden kevät

1st year, period 4.

Kirjallisuus/Oppimateriaali

The Phylogenetic Handbook: A Practical Approach to DNA and Protein Phylogeny. Edited by Marco Salemi.

Lisätietoja

Organization responsible: Tampere IMT

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