Molecular Ecology
The use of molecular tools has made a large contribution to our understanding about key processes in ecology and conservation biology. Many interesting ecological issues can currently be addressed solely with the aid of molecular methods. This course in molecular ecology will describe several such issues.
Information for admitted students Spring 2021
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on wether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Activate your university account
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Read all the information on this page
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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
Welcome to the Department of Biological Education! We are happy to be part of your student experience and contribute to your future success.
In order to get you off to a good start, we have gathered the important things you need to know here. Read through carefully and if you have any questions, please contact us.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are registered on the correct course. If you do not register then your place can go to a reserve. In good time before registration, you must check if you are qualified with conditions. If you have conditions you cannot register. If you do not want the place, however, it is important that you submit a rebate as soon as possible, so that someone else can get the chance to go the course.
Updated general information about teaching with regards to the pandemic will be published latest 15 December, at the link below. Course specific information can be found in the schedule published on this page latest one month before the course starts.
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Eligible with conditions
If you did not meet all the eligibility requirements for the course when you applied then you are eligible with conditions. It is stated in your acceptance letter from Universityadmissions.se if you are eligible with conditions. In that case, you cannot register as the department must first assess your eligibility.
Check the requirements under "Eligibility" here on the course page. To qualify, all requirements must be met before the course starts.
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Registration
Our courses generally apply online registration (for internships and research internships, see below). To be able to register online, your student account must be activated and any conditions assessed. In order to maintain your place on the course, you must register within the registration period.
Registration periods in spring 2021:
- Registration for all courses opens 28 December and closes one week before the course starts.
- Degree projects at the advanced level are open for registration throughout the semester.
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Traineeship and research traineeship
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Various genetic markers are used, for example, to map phylogenic structures and to analyse problems of conservation biology, such as inbreeding and extinction. The course will also deal with how stable isotopes can be used to analyse the diet and metabolism of animals. The analysis of hormones and pheromones can be very informative in several issues of behavioural ecology.
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Course structure
Modules
I: General molecular biological methods in ecology, 5 credits
II: Genetic methods in ecology, 5 credits
III: Stable isotopes in ecology, 5 credits
Teaching format
The education consists of lectures, laboratory exercises, seminars, study visits, group work and/or individual work. Participation in group work, laboratory exercises, seminars, study visits and group education associated with this is compulsory.
Learning outcomes
It is expected that the student after taking this course will be able to 1) formulate ecological, evolutionary, population genetic and conservation biological questions, where molecular analyses are particularly appropriate, 2) give an overview over laboratory analyses of DNA, proteins, stable isotopes, etc. that can be used for questions within molecular ecology, 3) analyse molecular data, connected to ecological, evolutionary and population genetic theory, including phylogenies, population structures and paternity testing, and 4) have knowledge about analytic methods used to estimate different parameters of significance in conservation biological contexts, for example, genetic effective population size.
Assessment
Measurement of knowledge for element I, II and III takes place through written and/or oral examination, written and/or oral presentations and activity at seminars.
Examiner
Karin Norén
E-mail: karin.noren@zoologi.su.se
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.Freeland, JR: Molecular Ecology. 2019. 3:rd edition. ISBN 1119426154.
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Contact
Student office- Visiting address
E315, Arrheniuslaboratory
Svante Arrhenius väg 20C
- Contact us for help with:
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Restricted hours due to Corona
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Study counsellor (advanced level)- Ann-Christin Lindås
- ann.christin.lindas@su.se
- 08-16 19 98
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E 315c, Arrheniuslaboratoriet
Svante Arrhenius väg 20 C
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