BIOL 478 - Animal Systematics, Phylogeny, and Diversity

This research tutorial exposes students to the theory and practice of systematics and their application to the study of animal ecology, evolution, and diversity. Topics include population genetics of marine and terrestrial invertebrates, biogeography of deep-sea hot vent animals, the spread of invasive species, and the biodiversity of threatened ecosystems. In the laboratory, students pursue independent research projects using molecular techniques and phylogenetic analytical methods.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: None
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Liberal Arts Practices: Quantitative and Algorithmic Reasoning and The Process of Writing
Core Component: None

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