Genes and Populations

Recommended Prerequisites

English and basics of genetics and evolution.

Teaching Methods

- Final Report 40%
- Exam; 60%

Learning Outcomes

- Knowledge and understanding of advanced concepts in genetics of human populations (GPH).

- Ability to formulate problems based on the knowledge gained in the discipline.

- Critical assessment of assumptions, concepts and empirical data in GPH and evolution

- Appropriate use of software for phylogenetic analysis and population genetics

- Ability to write reports and papers written

- Ability to work effectively independently and in groups

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Genes and Genomes: Organization and expression of the human genome.

2. Diversity of the Human Genome.

3. Basic Principles of Genetics of Human Populations.

4. Measurements of molecular phylogeny inference.

5. Software use in phylogenetic analysis, and population genetics.

6. Evolution and Genetics: A molecular approach to the origin of modern humans

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Final Report: 40.0%
Exam: 60.0%

Bibliography

- Jobling, M.A., Hurles, M.E.; Tyler-Smith, C. 2004. Human Evolutionary Genetics, Origins, Peoples & Disease. Garland Science, New York.

- Stachan T.; Read A.P. 2004 Human Molecular Genetics. Third Edition. Garland Science, New York.

- Page e Holmes, 1999 - Molecular Evolution. A Phylogenetic Approach. Blackwell Science

- Dennis e Gallagher (Editores), 2001 - The Human Genome. Nature Publishing Group

- Vários artigos científicos actualizados e escolhidos em cada ano/ Several scientific papers to date and chosen each year.