ANNOUNCEMENT: Lecture, Seminar, and Practical Training Series Delivered by Professor Gábor Sramkó

Date

Type of activity

Duration, hours

Room

Time

21 November

Lecture:«Introduction to Linux; the bash and its basic linguistics».

Abstract:The Linux operating system, its capabilities and advantages for genetic research, what Bash is, and basic Linux commands will be covered.

Training seminar: “Molecular phylogeny of plants in biogeography”

2

2

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00

14.00-16.00

22 November

Lecture: “Introduction to Conservation Genetics and Genomics”

Abstract: The use of genomic analysis to preserve population viability and biodiversity will be discussed. Genomic methods can be used to confirm species identity, degree of hybridization, genetic diversity, demographic history, and effective population size.

Consultation for Master’s and PhD students:

Key stages and requirements for preparing research results for publication.

2

3

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00

14:00-17:00

24 November

Lecture: “Main methodological approaches in Conservation Genetics and Genomics”

Abstract: How methods from ecology, molecular biology, population genetics, mathematical modelling, and evolutionary taxonomy (study of phylogenetic relationships) are combined in conservation genetics.

Consultation for Master’s and PhD students:

Preparing and writing scientific papers for journals recommended by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and/or international conference proceedings, as well as peer-reviewed international journals.

2

2

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00

14.00-16.00

25 November

Consultation for Master’s and PhD students:
Scientific journals indexed in international scientometric databases. Evaluating and selecting target journals for publishing papers.

3

1 zoo.

10.00-13.00

26 November

Training:
Searching for and analysing research information in Scopus and Web of Science.

2

12 bot.

15.00-17.00

27 November

Lecture: “Plant molecular taxonomy”
Abstract: A detailed overview of plant taxonomic systems from pre-Linnaean times to modern phylogenetic systems. Field training:
Collecting plant samples in natural conditions for further molecular-phylogenetic studies.

2

2

214

Botanical Garden

08.00-10.00

14.00-16.00

28 November

Lecture: “Basic Methods in Molecular Ecology. DNA-fingerprinting”
Abstract: Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA, Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism, Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism, Microsatellites, ISSR—advantages and disadvantages compared.

2

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00

Consultation:
Main resources for selecting target journals.

3

14:00-17:00

29 November

Lecture: “Sanger-sequencing method”
Abstract: The main advantages of this method compared to all previous approaches.

Practical class: “Sanger-sequencing: is it worth using?”

2

2

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00

14.00-16.00

1 December

Lecture: “The basis of phylogenetic inference”
Abstract: How phylogenetic conclusions are inferred and what they are based on.

3

1 zoo.

10.00-13.00

2 December

Training:
Additional analytical tools for working with Scopus and Web of Science.

2

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00

3 December

Lecture: “Comparing DNA sequences: phylogenetic trees”
Abstract: Methods and applications for building phylogenetic trees using genetic data.

Training seminar:
Prospects of molecular-phylogenetic studies for conserving endangered species.

2

2

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00

14.00-16.00

4 December

Training seminar:
Prospects of molecular-phylogenetic studies for conserving endangered species.

Consultation:
Peer review of scientific and research works.

2

2

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00

14.00-16.00

5 December

Joint workshop:
Preparing grant/international project proposals together with young scientists and PhD students.

4

1 zoo.

10.00-14.00

6 December

Consultation:
Plagiarism and citation culture; requirements for using sources, correct citation, and compiling reference lists.

3

1 zoo.

10.00-13.00

8 December

Training:
Article metrics as additional information about demand/impact.

2

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00

9 December

Lecture: “Molecular Ecology in the genomic era”
Abstract: Molecular ecology as a hybrid field combining molecular-biology methods with ecological data to understand natural processes such as population growth/decline, formation of new species, extinction, and invasions.

Consultation:
Continuing proposal preparation with young scientists and PhD students.

3

2

1 zoo.

10.00-13.00

14.00-16.00

10 December

Lecture: “Phylogeography: the genetic analysis of the area”
Abstract: Links between geography and intraspecific genetic diversity with focus on temporal and spatial scales in evolution, speciation, and current ecological patterns such as species ranges.

Consultation:

2

3

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00

14:00-17:00

Ethical principles and norms of scientific publishing; dishonest practices in modern publishing.

11 December

Lecture: “RADseq in practice”
Abstract: Practical advantages of the RADseq method.

Training:
Further work with Scopus content and data processing opportunities..

2

2

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00

14:00-16:00

12 December

Lecture: “RADseq in Conservation Genetics”
Abstract: Possibilities of using RADseq in conservation genetics.

3

1 zoo.

10.00-13.00

15 December

Consultation:
Promoting published papers: author/publication identification systems, professional networks, databases, archives, repositories.

2

1 zoo.

10.00-12.00