Phylogenetics is one of the scientific areas of Biology that has grown fast and evolved in methodological terms in the last years. Its applications go from the studies of the evolution of species and populations to the least expected, as the study of the origin of the AIDS virus or seasonal cycles of the flu. The course is aimed at students and professionals that intend to get started in phylogenetic analysis as well as researchers already with some experience wanting to deepen or update their knowledge in the field. The course consists of theoretical classes as well as hands-on practical sessions using software. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sequence data for analysis.

This course can have a recognition of 6 ECTs for FCUL PhD students enrolling in it as part of their first doctoral year. For FCUL PhD students only requiring 5 ECTs recognized in their specific PhD programmes the last 6 hours of the course are not mandatory and the certificate will be on 'Topics in Phylogenetics’.

Lecturer(s) or Responsable(s): Octávio Paulo (DBA professor, cE3c researcher)
Date: January 30th, 2017 to February 3rd, 2017
Deadline for Applications: January 8th, 2017