Subject: BSCI471 Molecular Evolution in Winter 2019

Description:
Molecular Evolution, BSCI471, covers the field of molecular evolution from
basic foundations through advanced concepts. Among the topics covered are
patterns and processes of DNA sequence variation, multiple sequence
alignment, phylogenetic methods, transposable element dynamics, gene
duplication and loss, genome organization. Some relevant concepts from
genetics (classical, molecular, population), biochemistry, and phylogenetics
will be covered. The course consists of readings, quizzes, lecture
presentations, active learning assignments, and exams. The course is entirely
online.

Instructor: Professor Michael P. Cummings, PhD.

Expected learning outcomes: You should be able to demonstrate knowledge of
molecular evolution. Specifically, to recognize, articulate, describe,
differentiate, compare and apply core concepts of molecular evolution, and
interpret data and analytical results to produce justifiably logical
conclusions.

Text: Graur, D. 2016. Molecular and Genome Evolution, Sinauer Associates,
ISBN 9781605354699. Specific page ranges from the text are given in the
course calendar. Additional readings from the literature may be assigned
throughout the course.

Contact Person: Dr. Michael P. Cummings
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