Textbook: Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution (2nd Edition),
Graur D. and Li W.
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Jan. 19 | Introduction |
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Jan. 24-26 | Review molecular genetics; Genetic code-evolutionary considerations; Types of mutations |
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Jan. 31-Feb 2 | Survey of molecular methods and kinds of data (old and new) |
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Feb. 7-9 | Neutral theory of evolution; Molecular clock theory |
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Feb. 14-16 | Evolutionary rates (molecular vs. morphological) |
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Feb. 21-23 | Tree-building and computer methods (projects ongoing from this time) |
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Feb. 28- Mar.1 | Evolutionary analysis of mitochondrial andchloroplast genomes |
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Mar. 6-8 | DNA:DNA hybridization (History, Sibley and Ahlquist and related studies); MIDTERM EXAM |
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Mar. 13-17 | Spring Break |
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Mar. 20-22 | DNA fingerprinting and related methods (VNTRs, single loci, RAPD analysis); rDNAs and rRNAs |
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Mar. 27-29 | Genome structure; Repetitive sequences; Introns |
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April 3-5 | Globin genes and other gene families |
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April 10-12 | Horizontal gene transfer; Evolution of new genes |
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April 17-19 | Sex chromosomes; Interesting case histories in molecular evolution |
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April 24-26 | Evolution of organelle genomes; Genetic code variations |
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May 1-3 | Catch-up; TBA |
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May 8-12 | Final exam week |