The Graduate School University of Santo Tomas October 22 – 26, 2012
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The Graduate SchoolUniversity of Santo Tomas
October 22 – 26, 2012
Course Facilitators:
Dr. Arnaud MoulyChrono-environment Laboratory
Universite de Franche – Comte, France
Dr. Grecebio Jonathan D. AlejandroCollege of Science/The Grduate School& RCNAS, University of Santo Tomas
Specializations:Tropical Plant Taxonomy, Molecular Phylogenetics,
Biogeography and Ecology, DNA Barcoding
Phylo-genetics
Biogeo-graphy
Evolution
A hands-on course on
– omics and – matics: M odern Tools for B iodiversity Studies
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT FORM
Prof/ Dr/ Mr/ Ms________________________________Surname Given Name M.I.
Affiliation:________________________________________________________Position:_________________________Mailing address:_________________________________________________________e-mail:__________________________Mobile no.:_______________________
Registration Fees
Rates
Early bird registration (on or before Sept. 30, 2012)
Regular rate
credit as 3-unit graduate course
PhP 6,500.00
PhP 7,000.00
TBA / 3-unit equivalent
Early bird registrationRegular registration3-unit credit
Pre-registrants should submit the accomplished registration form and deposit slip via email to Dr. Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro (UST) on or before September 30, 2012. Payments can be made at any BPI branch to University of Santo Tomas, Account no. 0151-0000-45. A fee of PhP 3,000 will be charged if cancellation of reservation is made one week before the scheduled date.
For further queries, contact:Dr. Grecebio Jonathan AlejandroThe Graduate School, University of Santo [email protected]/ (+63)917-8654373
About the courseIn the ever changing dynamic system of biodiversity, most of the methods which describe it focus on a fixed picture. However, nowadays phylogenetic tools open interesting approaches in modern taxonomy, evolution, ecology and conservation. One of the targets of scientists today is to understand biodiversity in a temporal and evolutive perspective by reconstructing the history of organisms and ecosystems; thus, providing better insights on the process of change and in predicting plausible future evolution. During the course, students will acquire knowledge on practical ways to study plant diversity in different levels: genetics, species and ecosystems. Together with classical methodologies, the course will elucidate how phylogenetic trees bring important complementary information in biodiversity research. Most of the methods learned during the course are applicable in all lineages of organisms.
Schedule
Target Participants
Other Course Features
Organizers
The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas
Center for Continuing Professional Education and Development (CCPED)Engr. Delfin R. Jacob, PIE MSMr. Aeron Borlongan
Thomasian Angiosperm Phylogeny & Barcoding Group (TAPBG)Dr. Grecebio Jonathan AlejandroMr. Millard Uy, MScMr. Axel Arriola, MScMr. Jayson Chavez, MScMr. Erwin Puno
Day 1 (Oct. 22) Plant Taxonomy-Identification of tropical plant families and genera-Preparation of monographs, floristic treatments, and species descriptions
Day 2 (Oct. 23) PhylogeneticsIntroduction to theory and practice of phylogenetic systematics and lab work
Day 3 (Oct. 24) Plant Ecology-Composition and structure of tropical vegetation types -Methods of plant diversity inventories in tropical forests
Day 4 (Oct. 25) Plant Evolution and Diversity-Methods and tools to study morphological and genetic evolution-Diversity indices to evaluate conservation potential
Day 5 (Oct. 26) Plant Biogeography-Schemes in plant historical geography-Methods to study plant distribution and history
LIMITED SLOTS available (40 participants max.) The fee covers the Course materials and DNA kits, 5 lunches,10 snacks, cocktails UST graduate students can opt to credit the training into a 3-unit course (for 2nd semester, A.Y. 2012 - 2013) lectures plus HANDS–ON TRAINING
Students specializing in biosystematics
Molecular biology and bioinformatics enthusiasts
Faculty members handling systematic biology courses
Plant enthusiasts