BIOL 468 - Molecular Ecology

Units: 4
Use of molecular genetic tools in addressing basic and applied questions in ecological research, including ecological, population and conservation genetics, microbial ecology, behavioral ecology and phylogeography. Course includes intensive hands-on laboratories, lectures and student-led discussions. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 2.

Prerequisites: BIOL 310 and BIOL 320.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify and discuss common molecular markers used to address ecological questions;
Interpret and analyze data resulting from common molecular tools used to address ecological questions;
Design and implement ecological research projects utilizing molecular tools;
Access and critically analyze the primary literature in molecular ecology and related fields;
Effectively communicate the methods, results and significance of ecological research in written and verbal form.