GEO 401R — Phylogenetics: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

(Sp) Theory and practice of inferring evolutionary trees (phylogenies) and using them to statistically model evolution and adaptation (phylogenetic comparative methods). We will explore molecular, morphological, cultural, and fossil data using maximum likelihood and Bayesian approaches

Prerequisites: BIOB 375, BIOB 420, BIOO 310, GEO 211