Courses
Journal Club
WiSe&SoSe2023, 1 SWS, 1,5 LP, Veranstaltungs-Nr. 061181, Freitags 13-14 Uhr, SR 520 GII
An introduction into scientific research methods (e.g. search of literature and its archiving, suitable data bases, Pubmed, Google Scholar, preprints...) as well as into methods of scientific work (e.g. citation styles, availability of publications, FAIR rules) will be given. Each week, all participants will then present a self-chosen publication in a short talk (~2-3 minutes).
Skills:
Students will be able to conduct effective literature research and to summarise contents of even complex studies in a concise but coherent manner. Through contributions of other participants, students will be exposed to a wide range of topics of current research in the field.
Swarm Genomics
SoSe2023, 2 SWS, 3 LP, Veranstaltungs-Nr. 061182 - Kickoff Dienstag 11.4.2023 16-18 GII, 520
Motivation: Latest progresses in sequencing technologies made genomic resources thrive, which is demonstrated for example by large-scale genome-projects for vertebrates (Bird 20K, Bat 1K). In the near future, reference genomes for almost all species may be available. But what can we learn about the genetic diversity of the entire species from the genome of a single individual? In order to answer this question, the project aims to understand which genetic diversity is captured in vertebrate reference genomes.
Approach: Participants will examine a single, self-chosen genome of a species. Afterwards, the single genome results will be compiled via a platform and jointly evaluated. The aim is to include as many ('swarm') genomes into the analysis as possible.
Skills:
Project: The project is entirely computer-based and can be conducted online. Content will cover areas of population genetics, molecular evolution and data mining of biological data. The module will start with an introduction to genome sequencing and relevant population genetic methods. Participants will then analyse the genome of a self-selected species under supervision. Results obtained from the individual species will then be merged and analyzed on a platform.
Evolutionary Genetics I&II
WiSe2023, 2SWS, 3 LP, Veranstaltungs-Nr. 061180, Freitags 14-16 Uhr, CT Zentralbereich SR ZE 04
This seminar will provide an overview of core topics in evolutionary genetics. Seminar content will be discussed using selected literature, scientific publications, and practical assignments. Contents are composed as follows:
Introduction/Overview / Models of Evolution /Genetic Variation / DNA Sequencing incl. modern sequencing methods / Recombination / Demography / Phylogenetics / Selection I / Selection II / Speciation / Epigenetics / Metagenomics / Ancient DNA / Genomic Scans / Summary
Skills:
Basics of evolutionary genetics will be taught.
Cell Biology
coming in WiSe2024
Introduction into Programming
coming in WiSe2025