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 ) | $1,627.83 |
| 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
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 | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Contact
- zoology@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Professor Jon Waters
Dr Martyn Kennedy
Associate Professor Nic Rawlence- 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 (Associate Professor 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
- Be able to gather and analyse phylogenetic data and interpret these in an evolutionary context
- Above all, have an ability to apply critical thinking and scientific rigour to the interpretation of evolutionary genetic data