(in Polish) Population and Conservation Genetics 320-ERS-1PCGL
Substantive content:
1.The frequencies of genotypes and alleles. The calculation of the allele frequencies in cases of complete dominance. Eugenics in the light of population genetics. The heterozygosities and other indices of genetic variability
2.Hardy – Weinberg genetic equilibrium. The use of HW law for genetic profiling. Forensic genetics for protection of the endangered species. The CITES convention
3.The effects of low numbers in populations. Genetic drift, inbreeding and inbreeding depression, mutational meltdown. The calculation of inbreeding coefficient from pedigrees for individuals and for populations
4.F statistics – the differentiation of populations, the gene flow and inbreeding
5.Protection plans, solving taxonomical problems. The species concept and practical approach to the problem. The barcoding idea.
6.Phylogeography and the units for protection within the species. The idea of ESU evolutionary significant unit and MU management unit
7.The minimum size of the viable population. IUCN categories and criteria for endangered species. The QTLs in calculation of the viable size
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Type of course
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Forms and conditions of credit:
- attendance on the lectures and labs
- work evaluation at the laboratories – solving genetic problems and tasks
- written exam – short questions previously presented to students
Bibliography
Literature:
Ayala F.J., 1982. Population and evolutionary genetics: a primer. The Benjamin/Cummings Publ. Comp.
Frankham et al. 2002. Conservation Genetics. Oxford University Press.
The articles recommended by the course instructor
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