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DESCRIPTION:For many of its history\, our knowledge of evolution has been b
 ased heavily on theoretical models and hypotheses. In the age of novel exp
 erimental and technological approaches\, we are now increasingly able to e
 valuate this theory\; however\, the basics of how and why to develop and a
 nalyze a simple model are often forgotten in the process of NGS analysis. 
 This course aims at training evolutionary biologists in classical modeling
  and teach them ways to approach their own research questions through evol
 utionary theory. \nPrimarily through interactive hands-on sessions\, compl
 emented by an introduction to the cornerstones of modeling and its applica
 tion to data analysis\, this course will familiarize the participants with
  ways of approaching a research question with a simple model\, and differe
 nt strategies at gaining insight from the model. In groups of two\, course
  participants will develop and analyze their own toy model in the course a
 nd present their findings to the group on the last day.\nTopics that will 
 be covered in the course include the following:\nWhy and how are models us
 eful?\nHow to write down/develop a model\nHow simple/complicated should a 
 model be?\nWhich modeling approach/programming language should I use for m
 y question?\nHow to nail down a question with a model\nExtracting results 
 from an equation/simulation\nHow to evaluate a model using empirical data\
 nParticipants can use their preferred programming language during the hand
 s-on sessions\, and free access to Wolfram Mathematica will be provided. T
 he instructors have modeling experience using Mathematica\, R\, Python\, a
 nd C++.
LOCATION:Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência
SUMMARY:AET16 Applied Evolutionary Theory
URL;VALUE=URI:http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt/bicourses/AET16/
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