NRES 721 - Molecular Ecology I: Theory and Applications

(2 units)

Reading and discussion of primary literature in molecular genetic methods and their application to studies in ecology and evolution. (ANSC 721, BIOL 721 and NRES 721 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss the underlying theory and application of various molecular techniques and analyses commonly used in ecological and evolutionary research.
2. conduct basic computational analyses of genetic data.
3. write a research grant that proposes the use of a genetic approach to address a question in ecology, evolution or conservation biology.

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