Overview
Contemporary issues in evolutionary genetics. Species concepts, modes of speciation, phylogenetics, defining genetics units for conservation, and the identification and conservation value of hybrids.
About this paper
| Paper title | Evolutionary Genetics |
|---|---|
| Subject | Zoology |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,535.64 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Contact
- zoology@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is divided into three sections:
- The first section (Professor Waters) explores phylogenetic and genomic approaches to the study of evolutionary and biogeographic processes below the species level
- The second section (Dr Kennedy) focuses on a detailed phylogenetic analysis of multiple data types
- The final section (Dr Rawlence) explores ancient DNA approaches to the study of evolutionary and biogeographic processes
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this paper:
- Evolutionary Genetics students will have an understanding of key concepts and current topics and approaches in evolutionary genetics
- Students will be able to gather and analyse phylogenetic data and interpret these in an evolutionary context
- Above all, students will have an ability to apply critical thinking and scientific rigour to the interpretation of evolutionary genetic data