Applications of Molecular Markers

Catalog description

Introduction to the use of molecular markers in biological research. Topics covered include methods for identifying genetic variation at the molecular level and their applications to gene discovery, gene mapping, phylogenetics, forensics, conservation biology, and research in ecology and evolution. Students will complete research projects using one or more of the techniques learned. May be taught concurrently with BIO 640. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 640 and BIO 540. Prerequisite: “B” or better in BIO 235 and BIO 236 , or BMS 230 and BMS 232 , or BMS 231 .