Individual study and research for at least one academic year on a special problem to be chosen in consultation with a member of the staff; preparation of the thesis on broader aspects of this work.
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Individual study and research for at least one academic year on a special problem to be chosen in consultation with a member of the staff; preparation of the thesis on broader aspects of this work.
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The core theory and methodology for phylogenetic systematics with emphasis on both morphology and molecules, and both living and fossil organisms. Topics include homology, character analysis, competing optimality criteria, classification, and a brief introduction to comparative methods. Laboratories are closely integrated with lectures and cover the major algorithms and software. Requirements include a practical term project. Note: this course and 200B may be taken in either order or alone.
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The uses of phylogenetic trees in comparative biology. Covers the many applications of phylogenetics to biogeography, speciation, conservation, population genetics, ecology, behavior, development, functional morphology, and macroevolution that are revolutionizing those fields. Laboratories are closely integrated with lectures and cover algorithms and software. Requirements include a practical term project. Note: this course and 200A may be taken in either order or alone.
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This course will discuss current publications in animal behavior. A student will summarize a paper and lead the discussion that follows. Occasionally, the group reviews a manuscript in preparation, or a thesis proposal. Not all participants need report, but all are expected to attend and enter into the discussions. Guest lecturers are invited each semester. Also listed as Environ Sci, Policy, and Management C204 and Psychology C204.
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This course will review the background mathematical and statistical tools necessary for students interested in pursuing ecological and environmental modeling. Topics include linear algebra; difference equation, ordinary differential equation, and partial differential equation models; stochastic processes; parameter estimation; and a number of statistical techniques. This course will be recommended as a prerequisite for advanced modeling courses in Integrative Biology, Energy and Resources Group, and Environmental Science, Policy, and Management. Also listed as Environ Sci, Policy, and Management C205 and Energy and Resources Group C205.
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This course is aimed at students who wish to understand the evolutionary models and methods for estimating phylogenies (which are trees representing how organisms are related to one another). Topics include continuous-time Markov chains as applied in phylogenetics; maximum likelihood estimation; Bayesian estimation; the combinatorics of evolutionary trees; Markov chain Monte Carlo; distance and parsimony methods for estimating trees; optimization strategies for finding best trees. Students will learn to write computer programs that implement many of the methods discussed in class, and apply their knowledge in a research project.
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For graduate students interested in improving their ability to communicate their scientific knowledge by teaching ocean science in elementary schools or science centers/aquariums. The course will combine instruction in inquiry-based teaching methods and learning pedagogy with six weeks of supervised teaching experience in a local school classroom or the Lawrence Hall of Science with a partner. Thus, students will practice communicating scientific knowledge and receive mentoring on how to improve their presentations. Also listed as Geography C301 and Earth and Planetary Science C301.
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Study of nature's solutions to specific problems with the aim of determining appropriate engineering analogs. Morphology, scaling, and design in organisms applied to engineering structures. Mechanical principles in nature and their application to engineering devices. Mechanical behavior of biological materials as governed by underlying microstructure, with the potential for synthesis into engineered materials. Trade-offs between redundancy and efficiency. Students will work in teams on projects where they will take examples of designs, concepts, and models from biology and determine their potential in specific engineering applications. Also listed as Mechanical Engineering C217 and Bioengineering C217.
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Discussion and critique of scientific literature and current topics in the biomechanics and energetic cost of locomotion. Emphasis on terrestrial-legged locomotion. Topics include efficiency, musculoskeletal design, energy-saving mechanisms, muscle mechanics, gaits, effects of scaling, and comparative aspects.
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Immediate and long-range adaptations of the body to exercise. Physiological limits and work capacities in relation to age, sex, diet, environmental factors, and nature of activity.
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The control of normal human movements, with emphasis on physiological mechanisms: structure and mechanical properties of muscle, anatomy and function of proprioceptors, spinal pattern generation and reflexes, motor systems of the brain. Synthesis of these mechanisms in control of posture, locomotion, and simple voluntary movements. Critical review of current literature in motor control.
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This seminar will explore current topics that employ the use of stable isotopes. Discussion topics include the areas of biology, paleontology, biogeochemistry, soil science, and atmospheric science. Students will be required to lead at least one discussion of relevant literature in the topic area. Also listed as Environ Sci, Policy, and Management C225.
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Use of isotopes in present and past terrestrial and aquatic research. Lectures cover the principles of isotope distribution on Earth (first 10 weeks). The second part of the course focuses on student presentations of case studies and research proposals. In the laboratory, students prepare samples of choice for isotopic analyses. Also listed as Earth and Planetary Science C241 and Environ Sci, Policy, and Management C220.
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This course emphasizes the fundamentals of the climate system via a hierarchy of climate models. Topics will include energy balance, numerical techniques, climate observations, atmospheric and oceanic circulation and heat transports, and parameterizations of eddy processes. The model hierarchy will also explore nonlinear and stochastic processes, and biogeochemistry. Students will build computational models to investigate climate feedbacks, climate sensitivity, and response times. Also listed as Earth and Planetary Science C229.
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Reports and discussion of original research in marine science.
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Presentation, discussion, and critique of current literature in scientific research and current topics in comparative biomechanics which include solid and fluid mechanics, locomotion, and energetics.
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This course will describe the impact of stress, hormones, and experience on the brain and or behavior. We will adopt both a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to the concept of stress. What is stress? What is social stress? What are the effects of acute and chronic stress exposure on the body physiology? What are the effects of stress on the brain? On cognition? On gene expression? On adult neurogenesis? Also listed as Psychology C213.
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This course will examine intentional endocrine disruption, such as the use of pharmaceuticals to regulate hormones in humans, livestock, and wildlife. We will also evaluate endocrine disrupting pollutants and their impacts on wildlife and humans, including their potential role in cancer.
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Development, structural (gross and microscopic) and functional relationships of the mammalian central nervous system.
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Histological examination of the human nervous system; gross dissection of the human brain.
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This course discusses seminal papers in the field of systems biology with particular emphasis on gene regulation and cell biology. The course covers the critical analysis of primary research data, computational modeling, and important theoretical concepts in systems biology. Topics vary from year to year.
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Recent developments in evolutionary genetics will be discussed in a seminar format.
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Readings and discussion of current topics.
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Reports and discussions of original research.
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