Phylogenetics is the taxonomical classification of organisms based on how closely they are related in terms of evolutionary differences.
Osaamistavoitteet
The course will familiarize students with different phylogenetics algorithms and practical software applications for biological problems. They will be able to create phylogenetic trees from multiple sequence alignments choosing a suitable method for the biological problem. They will be able to interpret different kinds of phylogenetic trees and cladograms which are used most frequently in scientific publications.
Sisältö
1. Introduction and background 2. Characters and parsimony 3. Distance based methods, maximum likelihood 4. Bootstrap trees and consensus trees 5. Bayesian methods 6. Programs and examples
Toteutustavat
Opetustapa
Paikalla
Verkossa
Luento-opetus
20 t
0 t
Opetuskieli
englanti
Vaadittavat opintosuoritukset
Lectures plus independent home work assignments.
Arviointi
Numerolla 1-5.
Suositellut suoritusajankohdat
1. vuoden kevät
Kirjallisuus/Oppimateriaali
Lecture notes and other material provided by the teacher.