FISH/BIOL 340 - Genetics and Molecular Ecology

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The course will consist of two 80 min lectures (T,Th) and one 3 hour lab class (3 sections, Th pm, Fr am, F pm) per week. Some lectures will be given by guest speakers, who will present case studies of genetic applications in their field.

The class will include both practical and computer labs (see also the Labs page. In the computer laboratories we will use simulation programs to learn about genetic processes and analysis programs to analyze sample data sets. In the practical laboratories we will conduct a study identifying the species of seahorses seized in Seattle (see lab project).

Below is a tentative timetable, including due dates for assigments (Assignments). Please note that the timing of specific topics may change in the course of the quarter - in fact it usually does, as I want to make sure that everybody understands the material and so am more than happy to explain issues again. In addition, time conflicts of guest speakers have to be accommodated. Links in each lecture point to the PowerPoint file of slides I used in class. Final versions of each lecture will be posted here 24 hours before the lecture - if you want a copy during lecture, please print out yourself.