Courses
30600. Molecular Evolutionary Genetics (=EVOL 30600)
Wu
Advanced topics in evolutionary genetics and molecular evolution. The
main goal is to survey the frontiers and to develop research projects
of the future.
30700. Computational Biology (=EVOL 30700)
Li
This course provides mathematical and statistical backgrounds and computational
skills in computational biology. Topics will cover theory and methods
for comparative analyses of DNA and protein sequence data; statistical
tests of molecular clocks; methods of phylogenetic reconstruction and
statistical tests of phylogenies; gene identification in DNA sequences;
protein homology detection; and structure prediction methods using protein
sequences.
30800. Current Topics in Evolutionary Genomics (=EVOL 30800)
Li
This course will cover statistical methods for analyzing genomic sequence
data, comparative genomics, evolution of gene families, and evolution
of genome structure and organization.
30900. Evolution and Medicine (=EVOL 30900)
Van Valen and Stoller
A seminar-reading-discussion course on medical implications of different
areas in the evolutionary half of biology. Spring. L. Van Valen and M.
Stoller.
31000. Evolutionary Processes (=BIOS 29306, CHSS 34800, EVOL31000)
Van Valen
Discussion, essays, and much reading on conceptual and empirical aspects
of the evolutionary half of biology. Also a laboratory in the philosophy
of science.
31200. Data Analysis in Ecology and Evolution (=EVOL 31200)
Bergelson
Covers the design and analysis of experiments, focusing on tests used
commonly in evolutionary biology. Both parametric and nonparametric tests
will be considered.
31300. Ecological Applications to Conservation Biology (=BIOS 23351, EVOL
31300)
Bergelson, Nagylaki, Pfister
Emphasizes quantitative methods and their use for applied problems in
ecology, such as the design of nature reserves, the risk of extinction
and the impact of harvesting. Course material will be drawn from the primary
literature and the course will involve lectures, computer modeling exercises,
and discussion groups.
31400. Geographical Variation (=EVOL 31400)
Kreitman, Nagylaki
Theoretical and empirical aspects of geographical variation in population
genetics. Theoretical topics will include protected polymorphism and clines
maintained by migration and selection; random genetic drift in a cline;
and spatial patterns under migration, mutation, and random genetic drift.
Estimation from molecular gene-frequency data of parameters that describe
population structure and the relative contribution of random genetic drift
and natural selection will be covered.
31500. Quantitative Genetics (=EVOL 31500)
Nagylaki
Theoretical topics include basic population genetics; the decomposition
of the variance and the correlation between relatives with random mating,
inbreeding, and assortative mating; selection; mutation-selection balance;
and random genetic drift. Empirical examples from human genetics will
be presented.
32900. Plant Development and Molecular Genetics (=BIOS 23299, MGCB 36100,
DVBI 36100)
Greenberg, Ruddat
Growth, differentiation and development in plants at the organismal, cellular,
and molecular level. The regulatory function of environmental factors,
hormones and phytochrome on gene expression and the possible evolutionary
relationships will be studied. The molecular genetic advances in Arabidopsis
and maize are a central feature of the course.
33500. Experimental Evolutionary Ecology (=EVOL 33500)
Staff
Students and instructors will propose simple research questions on any
question of ecological or evolutionary interest. In addition to conducting
a set number of class-chosen experiments, the bulk of the class work will
consist of statistically analyzing and interpreting the results. It is
expected that the projects have the potential to produce publishable results.
34600. Current Issues in Evolution (=EVOL 34600)
Van Valen
A seminar on unresolved problems in the evolutionary half of biology.
34700. Evolution of Development (=EVOL 34700)
Van Valen
A seminar on developmental aspects of evolution and evolutionary aspects
of development.
35000. Evolutionary Ecology (=EVOL 35000)
Staff
An evolutionary approach to the study of ecological interactions. Topics
include plant-animal interactions, life history evolution, host-parasite
and host-mutualist interactions, competition, and predation.
35200. Paleobiology of Mammals (=EVOL 35200)
Van Valen, Shubin
Detailed treatment of mammalian evolution, including all recognized families,
and its various evolutionary implications.
35600, 35700. Principles of Population Genetics I, II (=EVOL 35600, 35700)
Hudson, Nagylaki, Wu
Examines the basic theoretical principles of population genetics, and
their application to the study of variation and evolution in natural populations.
Topics include selection, mutation, random genetic drift, quantitative
genetics, molecular evolution and variation, the evolution of selfish
genetic systems, and human evolution. Two-Quarter course.
35800. Classics of Evolutionary Genetics (=EVOL 35800)
Long
Major Classic papers in evolutionary genetics that had great impact on
the development of the field are reviewed.
35900. Evolution at the Genomic Level (=EVOL 35900)
Kreitman, Long
We focus on the newly proposed and solved problems related to evolution
of genomes. Instructors will give a series of lectures, dealing with basic
concepts and techniques used in the research of topics. Students will
present and evaluate literatures.
36200. Current Topics in Evolutionary Biology (=EVOL 36200)
Coyne
Critical analysis of recent literature in evolutionary biology. Prerequisite:
some knowledge of population genetics, evolutionary biology or consent
of instructor.
36300. Speciation (=EVOL 36300)
Coyne
A review of the literature on the origin of species beginning with Darwin
and continuing through contemporary work. Both theoretical and empirical
studies will be covered, with special emphasis on the genetics of speciation.
37500. Sexual Selection (=EVOL 37500)
Pruett-Jones
A discussion and critical analysis of sexual selection. The course will
consist of lectures, reading and discussion.
40100. Grants, Publications, and Professional Issues (=EVOL 40100)
Bergelson, Flynn
Covers professional topics in evolutionary biology, such as strategies
in grant and article writing, construction and submission of professional
articles for journals in the field, career alternatives and strategies,
ethical issues, etc.
42500. Concepts in Ecology (=EVOL 42500)
Bergelson, Pfister, Wootton
Using a combination of lecture and student-led discussion, this course
will introduce students to the classical ecological literature as well
as the latest work in each of several topics. The goal is to provide students
with a solid framework upon which to build their own research programs.
42600. Community Ecology (=EVOL 42600)
Wootton
Advanced topics in multi-species systems, and an introduction to basic
theoretical approaches.
42700. Topics in Aquatic Ecology (=EVOL 42700)
Pfister
Theoretical and empirical topics especially relevant to the ecology of
aquatic systems will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on features
of aquatic systems that pose theoretical and empirical challenges such
as the prevalence of complex life histories, the potential for long-distance
dispersal, and the diverse controls of trophic structure.
42800. Population Ecology (=EVOL 42800)
Pfister
A lecture course on the empirical and theoretical approaches to the study
of natural populations, including field methodologies and quantitative
approaches. Includes computer assignments.
42900. Theoretical Ecology (=EVOL 42900)
Amarasekare , Dwyer
An introduction to mathematical modelling in ecology. The course will
begin with linear growth and Lotka-Volterra models, and proceed to partial
differential equations. The course's perspective will emphasize numerical
computations and fitting models to data.
44000. Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution (=EVOL 44000, BIOS 23256)
Kreitman, Nagylaki
Covers major theories that form the foundation for understanding evolutionary
forces governing molecular variation and divergence and genome organization.
It explores the evolutionary assembly of genes, the origin of novel gene
function, the population genetics of repetitive DNA variation, and the
evolution of multi-gene families.
44100. Molecular Methods in Ecology and Evolution (=EVOL 44100)
Bergelson, Kreitman
A laboratory course intended as an intense introduction to molecular methods
applicable to research in organismal biology. The topics covered by the
course will change from year to year.
45300. Models of Animal Behavior (=EVOL 45300)
Pruett-Jones
Introduction to mathematical models of naturalistic behavior. Lectures,
discussions and individual projects.
This list was last revised on 9/05/2003.
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