Methods in Marine Invertebrate Biodiversity

Catalog description

BIOEE3731 provides an immersive experience working in a research laboratory focused on understanding the evolution of biodiversity in marine invertebrates. Participants will perform experiments to investigate the relationships between DNA sequence diversity, cell and tissue morphology, and animal evolution. Students will learn several specialized research techniques including fluorescent microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, genome editing (CRISPR/Cas9), microinjection, and immunohistochemistry. Experiments will be conducted in the Babonis Lab (E142 Corson Hall), and learning will be assessed by completion of a semester-long research project. Because of the intensive hands-on nature of the course, only a small group of students will be accepted. Acceptance is by interview only.