Class Id: 8540
Days: TTh
Start Time: 01:30 PM
End Time: 02:50 PM
Building: LEWLI
Room: 122
Course Id: 3778
Departments and Numbers: EEB 320, MOL 330
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Title: Molecular Evolutionary Genetics
Description: How and where did life evolve? On Earth or Mars or elsewhere? This course will discuss the evolution of the molecules that sustain life (DNA, RNA and proteins) at both the micro and macroevolutionary levels. We will explore the role of these molecules in the origin and continued evolution of life. Topics inlcude the origin of eukaryotes and organelles, the evolution of development, comparative genomics, molecular population genetics, quantitative genetics and human evolution. Two 90-minute lectures, one preceptorial.
Prerequisites: MOL 214, MOL 215, or any upper level MOL course.
Professors: Laura F. Landweber
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