Principles of Phylogenetics: Systematics Integrative Biology 200A UC Berkeley, Spring 2006 |
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"Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution." - T. Dobzhansky |
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"Principles of Phylogenetics: Systematics"
(IB200A) covers the core theory and methodology for comparative biology: phylogenetic analysis with emphases on both morphology
and molecules, and both living and fossil organisms. Labs are closely
integrated with lectures and will cover the major algorithms and computer
software used to implement these approaches. This class is meant for graduate
students and advanced undergraduates. Requirements include participation in
discussion, two exams, and a term project. This project will be a phylogenetic analysis of the interrelationships among a
set of taxa using all major available
methodologies. In addition to a written report in the form of a professional
journal publication, we will have a mini-symposium at the end of the term
where students can give a short presentation of their results. This project
is an important practical experience; we encourage you to focus on organisms
that you are studying for your thesis or other research. Thus, this course is
an excellent way to accomplish preliminary research suitable for later
funding requests, etc. IB 200A is taught every other Spring semester (in even-numbered years)
and alternates with IB 200B
"Principles of Phylogenetics: Ecology and
Evolution" (taught in odd-numbered
years), Both are intended for graduate students and advanced
undergraduates. IB 200A covers the core theory and methodology for tree
building, while IB 200B
covers the many important uses of phylogenetic
trees for addressing questions in ecology, evolution, development, functional
morphology, populational genetics, conservation, biogeogeography, and speciation. |
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Tuesdays and Thursdays: Lectures 12:30 - 2:00, 3083 VLSB -- Computer Lab 2:00 - 3:30, 3056 VLSB or BioMed Library Computer Room |
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