Phylogenetic Comparative Methods

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Provides a detailed synopsis of the history of phylogenetic comparative methods, including key developments in the field. Presents topics covering continuous trait evolution, discrete trait evolution, the phylogenetic correction, sources of uncertainty and assumptions, and a detailed look at diversification analysis. Tutorials will be embedded to work through analytical techniques commonly used in the field, as we as a review of the theoretical and empirical literature on applying PCMs. Discussion will focus on developing student analysis skills through the analysis of indivudually0chosedn dataset either collected by the student or taken from the literature.