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.
Prerequisite
BIO 208 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
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