Biol 364/464:Research Methods in Evolutionary Biology - fall and alternate spring semesters
Course description: The process of evolution explains not only how the present diversity of life on earth has formed, but also provides insights into pressing issues today, including the spread of antibiotic resistance, the causes of geographic variation in genetic diseases, and explanations for modern patterns of extinction risk. Students in Biol 364/464 will be introduced to several of the major research approaches of evolutionary biology, including methods of measuring natural selection on the phenotypic and genotypic levels, quantifying the rate of evolution, reconstructing evolutionary relationships, and assessing the factors that affect rates of speciation and extinction. The course will consist of a combination of interactive lectures, in- class problem solving and data analysis, the discussion of peer-reviewed scientific papers, and presentations by students. Grades are based on contributions in class, presentations, and written assignments.
Biol 472: Foundations of Evolution - alternate spring semesters
Course description
Advanced evolutionary biology, including discussion of the classic literature, in-depth study of key terms and concepts, applications of these foundational ideas to the modern literature, and current and future directions in the field. Intended for graduate students who have already taken undergraduate evolution.
Biol 214: Genes, Evolution, and Ecology - Spring 2019
Course description
First in a series of three courses required of the Biology major. Topics include: biological molecules (focus on DNA and RNA); mitotic and meiotic cell cycles, gene expression, genetics, population genetics, evolution, biological diversity and ecology
BIOL 310. Field Studies in Evolutionary Ecology - not currently offered
Course description
The field of Evolutionary Ecology examines how the interactions between organisms and their environments evolve. In this field-based course, students will conduct a variety of experimental and observational field studies aimed at addressing key concepts in Evolutionary Ecology. Students will gain experience in study design and data collection in natural populations, data analysis, and the writing and presentation of scientific results. This course satisfies a laboratory requirement of a B.A. in Biology. This course satisfies an additional laboratory requirement of a B.S. in Biology. Prereq: BIOL 214.
Course description: The process of evolution explains not only how the present diversity of life on earth has formed, but also provides insights into pressing issues today, including the spread of antibiotic resistance, the causes of geographic variation in genetic diseases, and explanations for modern patterns of extinction risk. Students in Biol 364/464 will be introduced to several of the major research approaches of evolutionary biology, including methods of measuring natural selection on the phenotypic and genotypic levels, quantifying the rate of evolution, reconstructing evolutionary relationships, and assessing the factors that affect rates of speciation and extinction. The course will consist of a combination of interactive lectures, in- class problem solving and data analysis, the discussion of peer-reviewed scientific papers, and presentations by students. Grades are based on contributions in class, presentations, and written assignments.
Biol 472: Foundations of Evolution - alternate spring semesters
Course description
Advanced evolutionary biology, including discussion of the classic literature, in-depth study of key terms and concepts, applications of these foundational ideas to the modern literature, and current and future directions in the field. Intended for graduate students who have already taken undergraduate evolution.
Biol 214: Genes, Evolution, and Ecology - Spring 2019
Course description
First in a series of three courses required of the Biology major. Topics include: biological molecules (focus on DNA and RNA); mitotic and meiotic cell cycles, gene expression, genetics, population genetics, evolution, biological diversity and ecology
BIOL 310. Field Studies in Evolutionary Ecology - not currently offered
Course description
The field of Evolutionary Ecology examines how the interactions between organisms and their environments evolve. In this field-based course, students will conduct a variety of experimental and observational field studies aimed at addressing key concepts in Evolutionary Ecology. Students will gain experience in study design and data collection in natural populations, data analysis, and the writing and presentation of scientific results. This course satisfies a laboratory requirement of a B.A. in Biology. This course satisfies an additional laboratory requirement of a B.S. in Biology. Prereq: BIOL 214.