PřF:Bi_IB6 Karyotype evolution - Course Information

Bi_IB6 Karyotype evolution

Faculty of Science
Spring 2007

Extent and Intensity: 0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s): prof. Andrew R. Leitch (lecturer)
Guaranteed by: prof. RNDr. Jiří Fajkus, CSc.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Jiří Fajkus, CSc.
Course Enrolment Limitations: The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives: Lectures by Professor Andrew R. Leitch, Queen Mary University London, U.K. Topics to be covered: 1. The causes and consequences of polyploidy and aneuploidy 2. Recently formed polyploid plant species 3. Polyploidy in crop species 4. Evolution of mammalian karyotypes 5. C-value paradox Lectures will take place in a week from 19 to 23 March 2007.
Language of instruction: English
Further Comments: The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught only once.
The course is taught: in blocks.