ZOOL 556 - Phylogenetics

Institution:

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Subject:

Zoology

Description:

(Same as ANTH 556, MBMB 556, and PLB 556) An advanced introduction to modern methods of phylogenetic inference, emphasizing both theoretical background concepts and numerical approaches to data analysis. Topics include properties of morphological and molecular characters, models of character evolution, tree estimation procedures, and tree-based testing of evolutionary hypotheses. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.siu.edu

Phone Number:

(618) 453-2121

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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