Molecular Evolution

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the process of evolutionary change at the molecular level. It begins with the sources of mutation, and moves on to dynamics of population variation. The course culminates with a macro-evolutionary perspective on topics such as adaptive evolution and genetic co-option. This course is complementary to BIOC 4010.03 (Bioinformatics). PREREQUISITES: BIOL 2030.03 (or GENE 2000.03) and BIOL 2040.03 FORMATS: Lecture