MS 285-1:Graduate Seminar in Marine Science - Applications of Genetics for Marine Ecology and Evolution
Fall 2 units

We will discuss concepts and methods for the use of genetic data in marine ecology and evolution, broadly construed to include topics such as biodiversity, phylogenetics, biogeography, behavior, ecophysiology, population biology, and community ecology. Specific topics will be decided during the first class meeting depending on students' interest. The intention is to focus on topics of direct relevance to students' thesis research. Additionally, we shall have guest presentations by local marine scientists working in these areas. Students will be expected to lead and prepare summaries of discussions, and prepare a final report.

Seminar will be held on topics changing each semester. Each student will be required to give at least one seminar. May be repeated for credit. Offered spring and fall semesters.

Prerequisites:

• Teacher: Jon Geller