550002 VO+SE Molecular Population Genetics: making sense of sequence data (2024S)

Advanced course in population genetics to introduce modern research topics. The course consists of five modules on i) background selection and hitchhiking ii) complex traits iii) association mapping iv) polygenic adaptation v) selfish elements vi) comparative genomics. Each module is taught by a different lecturer from various institutions in Vienna, providing students with an overview of active research topics. Modules are structured in an intro lecture and two seminar units. Seminars are based on key research papers, computational tools and/or biological data to provide a first-hand insight into current research themes.