Classes

OEB 53: Evolutionary Biology

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2013

Taught with Dr Andrew Berry.

The course covers micro- and macro-evolution, ranging in its focus from population genetics through molecular evolution to the grand patterns of the fossil record. Topics emphasized include both natural and sexual selection, the ecological context of adaptation, genomic and developmental mechanisms of evolutionary innovation, speciation, phylogenetics, and evolutionary approaches to human problems.

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OEB 230: Evolutionary and Comparative Genomics

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2013

This course surveys modern findings in evolutionary genomics, using examples from studies in microbes, plants and animals, and how our understanding of evolution has changed as a result of genomic approaches. As well as readings and discussions in class, the course will involve skype conversations with major players in the field of evolutionary genomics and speciation.

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