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Principles of evolution. Adaptation and natural selection. Darwin and the history of evolutionary thought. Population genetics, including genetic variation and mutation, and effects of migration, drift, linkage, and recombination. Evolutionary phenomena: developmental evolution, life history evolution, molecular evolution, sexual selection, social evolution, and speciation. Pattern and process in biological diversity. Case studies, including human evolution. Prerequisites: None. NOTE: Section enrollments will be handled on Canvas. Students will receive a message on how to sign up.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Petrov, D. (PI)
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Rosenberg, N. (PI)
;
Denton, K. (TA)
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Instructors:
Petrov, D. (PI)
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Rosenberg, N. (PI)
;
Denton, K. (TA)
;
Fortier, A. (TA)
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Goodman, M. (TA)
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Khosla, N. (TA)
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Payne, C. (TA)
;
Shen, H. (TA)
BIO 113: Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution (BIO 244)
The inference of key molecular evolutionary processes from DNA and protein sequences. Topics include random genetic drift, coalescent models, effects and tests of natural selection, combined effects of linkage and natural selection, codon bias and genome evolution. Satisfies Central Menu Areas 1 or 4. Prerequisites: Biology core or
BIO 82, 85 or graduate standing in any department, and consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Petrov, D. (PI)
;
Armstrong, E. (TA)
BIO 115: The Hidden Kingdom - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity of Fungi (BIO 239)
Fungi are critical, yet often hidden, components of the biosphere. They regulate decomposition, are primary partners in plant symbiosis and strongly impact agriculture and economics. Students will explore the fascinating world of fungal biology, ecology and evolution via lecture, lab, field exercises and Saturday field trips that will provide traditional and molecular experiences in the collection, analysis and industrial use of diverse fungi. Students will chose an environmental niche, collect and identify resident fungi, and hypothesize about their community relationship. Prerequisite:
Bio 43 or
BIO 81, 85 recommended.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Peay, K. (PI)
;
Smith, G. (TA)
BIO 145: Ecology and Evolution of Animal Behavior (BIO 245)
Ecological and evolutionary perspectives on animal behavior, with an emphasis on social and collective behavior. This is a project-based course in a lecture/seminar format. Seminars will be based on discussion of journal articles. Independent research projects on the behavior of animals on campus. Prerequisites: Biology or Human Biology core or
BIO 81 and 85 or consent of instructor; Biology/ES 30. Recommended: statistics.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Gordon, D. (PI)
BIO 239: The Hidden Kingdom - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity of Fungi (BIO 115)
Fungi are critical, yet often hidden, components of the biosphere. They regulate decomposition, are primary partners in plant symbiosis and strongly impact agriculture and economics. Students will explore the fascinating world of fungal biology, ecology and evolution via lecture, lab, field exercises and Saturday field trips that will provide traditional and molecular experiences in the collection, analysis and industrial use of diverse fungi. Students will chose an environmental niche, collect and identify resident fungi, and hypothesize about their community relationship. Prerequisite:
Bio 43 or
BIO 81, 85 recommended.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Peay, K. (PI)
;
Smith, G. (TA)
BIO 244: Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution (BIO 113)
The inference of key molecular evolutionary processes from DNA and protein sequences. Topics include random genetic drift, coalescent models, effects and tests of natural selection, combined effects of linkage and natural selection, codon bias and genome evolution. Satisfies Central Menu Areas 1 or 4. Prerequisites: Biology core or
BIO 82, 85 or graduate standing in any department, and consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Petrov, D. (PI)
;
Armstrong, E. (TA)
BIO 245: Ecology and Evolution of Animal Behavior (BIO 145)
Ecological and evolutionary perspectives on animal behavior, with an emphasis on social and collective behavior. This is a project-based course in a lecture/seminar format. Seminars will be based on discussion of journal articles. Independent research projects on the behavior of animals on campus. Prerequisites: Biology or Human Biology core or
BIO 81 and 85 or consent of instructor; Biology/ES 30. Recommended: statistics.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Gordon, D. (PI)
BIOHOPK 85: Evolution
Principles of micro- and macro-evolution from molecular genetics to the development of biological diversity. Adaptation, divergence and natural selection in the past and in contemporary ecological settings. Evolution of humans and human-caused evolution. Emphasis on major body plans in the sea and ocean examples of major evolutionary processes.nThis course fulfills the same requirements as
BIO 85.
Last offered: Spring 2018
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