Analisi genetica per la conservazione della biodiversità
Introduction to population and quantitative genetics. Conservation genetics- the ‘sixth extinction’. Why conserve biodiversity? What causes extinctions? What is conservation genetics? Definition and importance of genetic diversity. Evolutionary genetics of natural populations. Phylogenetic reconstruction. Genetic consequences of small population size. Genetics and extinction. Resolving taxonomic uncertainties and defining management units. Molecular techniques in conservation genetics. Genetic management of endangered species, Captive breeding and reintroduction. Student’s project.
At the end of this course, students should be able to: a) analyse genetic data and to develop an experimental plan to obtain the needed data to develop conservation strategies- b) communicate notions, ideas, problems and technical solutions to interlocutors, either professional or not, involved in the management, conservation and valorization of biodiversity and genetic resources
o Lecture
o Lab practice
o Discussions
o Visits
oStudent's Projects
o Seminars
Presentation of a project. English can be used for the final examination
February-June (Spring Semester 2019/20)
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