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Beskrivelse fra FS
BIO-3510: Population genetics Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
Provide an understanding of the genetic changes that occur within and among populations in the nature. | Contents
The course gives an introduction to population genetics. The following main themes will be covered: detection and measurements of genetic variation; evolutionary effects of mutation, migration, selection and small population size (random drift); molecular population genetics incl. neutral vs. selection theories for genetic variation; studies of multifactorial traits that are influenced by many genes plus the environment incl. artificial selection of those (breeding genetics). Practical applications of populaton genetics will be exemplified from fishery biology and other aquatic/ecological fields. | Compulsory prerequisites
BIO-1001 Cell and molecular biology | Form of teaching
The course has multiple teaching approaches | Assessment
Written examination, lab-reports | Examination semester
Autumn | Date(s) of written examination
07.12.2004
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian |
Teaching autumn 2004
Første fremmøte Onsdag 18.08 kl.1215 Rom D-110.
Responsible teacher:Prof. Svein-Erik Fevolden | | Forelesning | Teach.Period:18.08.2004 to17.12.2004
Onsdag 12:15 to14:00
D-110 Norges fiskerihøgskole
Teach.Period:20.08.2004 to17.12.2004
Fredag 12:15 to14:00
D-110 Norges fiskerihøgskole
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Mandag 10:15 to12:00
B-266 |
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