Prerequisites: BCH 100 or BCH 110A, BIOL 005C with a grade of “C-” or better, CHEM 112C, MATH 009B or MATH 09HB, PHYS 002C, PHYS 02LC, STAT 100A; or consent of instructor
Description: Covers theory, techniques, and analytical methods for interpreting patterns of molecular evolution and phylogeny. Explores the comparative analysis of DNA and tests of evolutionary hypotheses using modern computational methods. Includes polymerase chain reaction (PCR), cloning, gel electrophoresis, and restriction site analysis.