Population Genetics

What it is about

You will learn mathematical models of population genetics (e.g., Wright–Fisher, Moran, Kingman coalescent) and how evolutionary and ecological forces shape genomic variation. In the end you will be able to formulate models, analyze them, and interpret results as well as patterns in genomic polymorphism, including interspecific interactions such as cooperation or coevolution.

What you will be able to do

• Overview of the influence of evolutionary forces on genomic polymorphism
• Recognize how species interactions change genomic patterns
• Apply standardized estimation and testing procedures to genomic data
• Formulate, analyze and interpret evolutionary models

What the module consists of

• VorlesungPresentation of the relevant mathematical theory, models and principles; illustrative examples
• ÜbungSolving problems; parts of the lecture are tackled as guided exercises in small groups

Teaching method

• Frontalunterricht plus BeispieleIntroduction of the theory and development of illustrative examples
• Geführte ÜbungsgruppenDeepening through joint problem solving in small groups during the course