Difference between revisions of "Evolutionary Biology Spring 2018"
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|Feb 8|| Selection on genotypes|| Ch 6 || Q2 || | |Feb 8|| Selection on genotypes|| Ch 6 || Q2 || | ||
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− | |Feb 13|| Selection & Genetic Drift || Ch 7 || | + | |Feb 13|| Selection (fitness landscapes) & Genetic Drift intro || Ch 7 || ||Products of natural selection: [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/06/science/bombardier-beetle-toad-vomit.html check out this toad (or is it this beetle)?] |
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− | |Feb 15||Mutation, migration and non-random mating || Ch 7 || A5 online: due before class || | + | |Feb 15||Mutation, migration and non-random mating || Ch 7 || A5 available on Husky CT online: due before class || |
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|Feb 20|| Applications of population genetics: conservation || TBA|| A6 || | |Feb 20|| Applications of population genetics: conservation || TBA|| A6 || |
Revision as of 18:51, 13 February 2018
Lecture Schedule
Please read assigned chapters, as indicated below, prior to class
This schedule is subject to change. Check regularly for updates!
Date | Topic | Readings | Activity or Quiz? | Supplemental Materials |
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Part I: Jan 16 - Mar 1, Dr. Elizabeth Jockusch | ||||
Jan 16 | Introduction to the study of evolutionary | -- | A1 | |
Jan 18 | Natural Selection on Phenotypes in the wild | Ch 3 | Interview with Peter and Rosemary Grant about their Galapagos discoveries | |
Jan 23 | Natural Selection II: humans as agents of selection | Ch 1 | A2 | HIV life cycle video |
Jan 25 | HIV & Quantitative Genetics | Ch 9 | Q1 | |
Jan 30 | Quantitative Genetics & Sexual Selection | Ch 11 | ||
Feb 1 | Sexual Selection | Ch 6 | A3 | widowbird courtship |
Feb 6 | Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium | Ch 6 | A4 | Derivation of Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium when pairs mate |
Feb 8 | Selection on genotypes | Ch 6 | Q2 | |
Feb 13 | Selection (fitness landscapes) & Genetic Drift intro | Ch 7 | Products of natural selection: check out this toad (or is it this beetle)? | |
Feb 15 | Mutation, migration and non-random mating | Ch 7 | A5 available on Husky CT online: due before class | |
Feb 20 | Applications of population genetics: conservation | TBA | A6 | |
Feb 22 | Speciation I | Ch 16 | Q3 | |
Feb 27 | Speciation II | Ch 16 | A7 | |
Mar 1 | MIDTERM EXAM (100 pts) | |||
Part II: Mar 6 - May, Dr. Yaowu Yuan | ||||
Mar 6 | Phylogenetics and the tree of life (I) | Ch 4 | A8 | |
Mar 8 | Phylogenetics and the tree of life (II) | Ch 4, 17.3 | ||
Mar 13 | SPRING BREAK | |||
Mar 15 | SPRING BREAK | |||
Mar 20 | Molecular and genome evolution (I) | Ch 15 | A9 | |
Mar 22 | Molecular and genome evolution (II) | Ch 15 | Q4 | |
Mar 27 | Evolutionary analysis of form and function | Ch 10 | A10 | |
Mar 29 | The molecular basis of adaptation | Ch 15.5 | ||
Apr 3 | Evolution of morphological variation (Evo-Devo) | Ch 19 | A11 | |
Apr 5 | Evolution of social behavior | Ch 12 | Q5 | |
Apr 10 | The origin of life | Ch 17 | A12 | |
Apr 12 | Macroevolution and the fossil record (I) | Ch 18 | ||
Apr 17 | Macroevolution and the fossil record (II) | Ch 18 | A13 | |
Apr 19 | Human evolution | Ch 20 | Q6 | |
Apr 24 | Evolution and human health (I) | Ch 14 | A14 | |
Apr 26 | Evolution and human health (II) | Ch 14 | ||
TBD | COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM (150 pts) CHECK OFFICIAL FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE FOR FINAL SCHEDULING |