BIO265. Molecular Evolution.

Spring Semester. This course explores evolution at the molecular level. Among the topics covered:

• Inferring history from DNA sequences
• Determining how natural selection shapes the evolution of genes
• Studying the relationship between molecular and phenotypic evolution
• Studying the evolution of genome organization and content
• Assigning biological function to genome sequences
• Finding the sources of epidemics
• Mapping genes involved in human diseases and adaptations

 

BIO472. Advanced Topics in Evolution and Ecology.

This team-taught graduate course covers a variety of topics, laying the foundations for graduate study in evolution and ecology.