This course emphasizes the integration of modern biological methods and research questions with the computationally intensive approaches necessary for analyzing the associated “Big Data”. Students will gain a deeper understanding of topics such as molecular biology, evolution, probability, and computational tools by implementing genomic approaches to both applied and basic research fields in order to conduct bioinformatic analysis using data from genomic-scale research projects.
An integrative course that explores the biology and diversity of fishes from multiple perspectives, including their evolution, ecology, behavior, biogeography and physiology. The required lab provides an opportunity for students to learn about fish anatomy, aspects of their physiological systems and roles in ecosystems, as well as develop skills in field study, taxonomic identification and specimen preparation.
This course will explore the areas of genomics and comparative biology and their relationships to both basic and applied areas of research. Students will learn about the applications and contributions of a “genomic” perspective to topics such as evolutionary biology, functional genetics, genetic structure, and systems biology.
Advanced project-based lab and lecture course develops skills and understanding of current techniques in eukaryotic genetics and molecular biology. Six hours lab and two hours lecture per week.
Students will learn to apply molecular laboratory and analytical methods to questions in the fields of ecology and evolution and use these methods to execute and present a research project.
This course will focus on developing the base tool set for implementing advanced computing in the design and analysis of research projects. Content of the course is geared towards novice students (i.e. those with little or no previous programming experience) who will learn practical computational approaches to modern research questions by applying programming concepts and approaches to real data sets. Areas of study will focus on skills related to data manipulation, management, and analysis.
A survey to core concepts, contemporary topics, technologies, and application in the field of genomics. Students will gain a broad understanding of the field of genomics through lecture, discussion, and practical examples.
This upper division course provides an in-depth, background in all areas of classic Mendelian genetics, population and evolutionary genetics, and molecular genetics. Students who successfully complete this course should be able to discuss and understand all of the above areas of genetics and have sufficient basic knowledge to successfully move on and master advanced topics in genetics. These outcomes will be achieved by learning how geneticists solve problems and make new discoveries.