Genome Evolution is aimed primarily at MSc students but also includes BSc students, who are interested in this progressive topic of biological research. Together with the increasing availability of whole genome sequencing, this important and publicly interesting field is expanding and aims to answer crucial evolutionary questions such as: What did the first living system look like?; How did new genes originate?; Why and how do the size of genomes change?  What drives genome dynamics?; How do environmental factors influence genomes? The course takes its participants from the basic evolutionary principles regarding genomes through to comparative genomics and specific components of the genome e.g. sex chromosomes, and further to the practical aspects of genomics and the impactful ethical questions connected with this research.

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Nominated for Lecturer's Award (2021) - students nominate the lecturer for the award

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Quotes from student evaluations

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"Absolutely wonderful lecturer who perfectly handled online teaching. Her style of lecturing suited me."

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"I greatly appreciated the atmosphere during the lessons, the possibility of being active and the recap of the topic at the end of the lesson. Also, the teaching style was very good."

 

"The lecturer is nice, kind and helpful, involving students. Not just front-of-class teaching. Well-arranged presentations. Clear expectations, oral exam, very pleasant.“

 

"Absolutely perfectly prepared lectures often with student participation in activities during lessons."

 

"Good lecturer who can get students interested in the topic. Very helpful and accommodating."

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"She lectures very interestingly and in a pleasant way: asking questions and interacting with students. She chose interesting lesson topics. There is nothing to criticize."

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"She is interested in students and enjoys teaching her subject."

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"Perfectly prepared course."