BIOL 4010 - Molecular Evolution

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Introduction to computational techniques used for studying evolution using genetic sequence data. This course will teach both (A) principles of molecular evolution and (B) computational techniques for examining molecular evolution through population genetics (e.g., Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, Fst, Dxy, Tajimas D, dN/dS, and coalescence) and phylogenetics (distanced-based approaches, parsimony, maximum-likelihood, Bayesian, and comparative methods). Students examine molecular evolution in the context of (1) pathogen evolution, (2) genetic disease evolution, and (3) evolutionary ecology. No coding experience is required prior to this course; students will learn coding techniques while taking the course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will (1) perform statistical analyses of genetic data in the context of evolution, (2) search, read, and interpret primary literature in molecular evolution, (3) explain the utility (and necessity) of evolutionary genetics in diverse fields of science and medicine. Prerequisites: Principles of Genetics (BIOL 3030) grade C- or higher. FA (odd)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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