Principles of Phylogenetics
General
Prefix
BIOL
Course Number
465
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Taxonomy, Linnaean system and codes of nomenclature, homology and character analysis, history of systematics, systematic principles, optimality criteria, divergence-time estimation, character evolution, biogeography, macroevolution.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Summarize the history of taxonomic classifications and the rules of nomenclature.
Outcome
Demonstrate phylogenetic approaches to classification.
Outcome
Apply the principle of homology to estimating relationships among organisms.
Outcome
Examine the history of systematics and fundamental principles of phylogenetic theory.
Outcome
Assess the differences among optimality criteria (e.g., Parsimony, Likelihood, Bayesian) for identifying optimal hypotheses of evolutionary relationships.
Outcome
Demonstrate methods of phylogenetic reconstruction and divergence-time estimation.
Outcome
Apply principles of biogeography and applications of phylogenetics to studying historical distributions of organisms.
Outcome
Apply methods and applications of phylogenetics, including character evolution.
Outcome
Evaluate the data and conclusions drawn from primary literature, particularly in relation to taxonomy and systematics.
Course Outline
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Dependencies
Programs
BIOL465
is a
completion requirement
for: