PhD Course: Evolutionary Genetic Approaches to Study Social Evolution
05-Jul-2010 - 09-Jul-2010
Residential Ph.D. course:
Evolutionary Genetic Approaches to Study Social Evolution
University of Copenhagen, Denmark, 5-9 July, 2010
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
AIMS: To introduce population genetic and quantitative genetic
theory and
empirical approaches to study social evolution.
Target group: The course is aimed at PhD students but interested
postdocs or
MSc students will also be considered as space permits. Class size
will be
15-20 students.
TOPICS:
The course will consist of lectures, readings, and discussion on the
following subjects:
Population genetics: Overview of theory; Subdivided populations;
Maternal
effects and indirect genetic effects arising from social interactions
Quantitative genetics: Overview of theory; Interacting phenotypes and
indirect genetic effects; Empirical approaches to studying the genetic
architecture of social traits
Kin selection and levels of selection: Overview of theory and
relation
between these two approaches to study social evolution; Empirical
measurement of selection; Incorporation of quantitative genetic
parameters
Patterns of sequence variation: Theory and empirical results
comparing
sequence variation at loci with direct and indirect genetic effects
within
and between populations
Evolution of interspecific interactions using a community genetics
perspective
Participants will also briefly describe their own research and some
of the
course topics will depend on interest
TEACHERS:
Tim Linksvayer, U. Copenhagen, Denmark
Mike Wade, Indiana University, USA
COST: Final cost to be determined, but max DKK 6000 per participant
ECTS credits: 4-5, depending on final program
APPLICATION AND CONTACT:
To apply please send a CV to Tim Linksvayer (talinksvayer@bio.ku.dk)
along
with a brief description of:
1. The relevance of the course to your research
2. Your background and relevant experience.
A second and final announcement will be forthcoming.
Please contact Tim Linksvayer (talinksvayer@bio.ku.dk) with any
questions.
