3 ECTS credits
75 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4021615FNR for all students in the 1st semester of odd academic years (e.g. 2013-2014) at a (F) Master - specialised level.
A proper understanding of morphogenesis cannot be achieved without integrating the physical constrains acting on the developmental and Darwinian processes. In this course, we investigate the interactions between physical (mechanics, reaction-diffusion, photonics) and biological (cell signalling, proliferation) mechanisms that generate and constrain the variety and complexity of skin appendages (scales, hairs, spines), skin colours (pigmentary and structural), and skin colour patterns in amphibians and reptiles. This requires integrating data and methods from comparative genomics, molecular developmental genetics, as well as physical experiments, mathematical modelling and numerical simulations.
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This course broadens a herpetologist’s knowledge of the constraints and processes that generate the observed amphibian and reptile diversity. The specific aims are:
- to understand how physical constrains act on developmental and Darwinian processes
- to understand interactions between physical and biological mechanisms that generate and constrain the variety and complexity observed in amphibian and reptile diversity
- to be able to integrate data obtained from comparative genomics, molecular developmental genetics, physical experiments, mathematical modelling etc. in understanding observed diversity and natural history.
- to be capable of critically analyzing any literature published on various aspects of integrative herpetology
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
written exam
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Biology: Ecology and Biodiversity