Biology: Ecology and Evolutionary

BIOE137 Molecular Ecology

This combination lecture/laboratory course explores the use of molecular (DNA and/or protein) data in ecological and conservation research. Topics covered include data collection; marker choice; estimating genetic diversity and population structure; the inference of mating systems; and environmental genomics.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): BIOE 20B and BIOE 20C and BIOL 20A and BIOL105, and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Concurrent enrollment in BIOE 137L is required.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Fall

Instructor

Beth Shapiro