BIO 493G MOLECULAR EVOLUTION

The use of protein and DNA sequences to analyze how evolution occurs at the molecular level. Topics include random genetic drift and natural selection, construction of molecular phylogenies, origin of new gene functions, and evolution of transposable elements. Students will use primary literature for discussions, presentations, and writing projects.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIO 301 and one Biology or Botany course at the 300 or 400 level.

Registration Restrictions

Open to juniors and seniors.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 16 students.

Attributes

W