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BIO4210 - Classification and Phylogeny

Course content

The course presents a survey of research methodology in modern systematics with emphasis on phylogenetic analysis based on molecular data. Different approaches to phylogenetic analysis will be dealt with: distance methods, parsimony, network algorithms, maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference. The connection between phylogeny and classification as well as a short introduction to basal nomenclature will be included.

Learning outcomes

The students will obtain basal knowledge of phylogenetic theory as well as various analytic tools which will enable them to analyse different kinds of data and interpret the results in a larger context.

Admission

PhD-students must register for BIO9210. Please contact the student administration office.

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International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

It is recommended (but not necessary) to follow BIO4200 - Molecular Evolution the same semester.
MNLAB0020 - Introduction to laboratory and field safety

Overlap

10 credits against BIO9210 - Classification and phylogeny.

Teaching

Teaching will be organised in lectures and computer exercises where the students may work individually or in small groups. The students will have to read and present research papers on relevant subjects.

Exam information

Obligatory hand-in based on the computer exercises as well as presentation of research paper will be evaluated (passed/not passed). Final written exam: 3 Hours.

This subject offers new examination in the beginning of the
subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary examination. For general information about new examination, see http://www.mn.uio.no/studier/admin/eksamen/utsatt-og-ny-eksamen/index.html

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

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Report from Periodic evaluation done Autumn 2011

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