Offered Winter 2009
Introduction to
Applied Ecological Genetics
Genetics for Ecology, Health, and Conservation
of Natural Populations
Winter quarter 2009
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-12 noon
For graduate students with interests
in using genetics to answer
important ecological research questions
Email Holly Ernest for more information and CRN # to register.
Enrollment will be limited so email early!
Advanced Undergraduate students - with instructor permission if there is room. Contact me with your interest and background.
Required Text
Beebee and Rowe An Introduction to Molecular Ecology
Second edition, 2008
Due to be available at UCD book store by Dec 2008
Topics
• Study design
• Sampling strategies
• Markers and lab techniques
• Data analysis
• Genetics of endangered species and invasive species
• Disease ecology genetics and genomics
• Sessions in DNA laboratory, computer lab, discussion, and lecture; surveying the breadth of ecological genetics
For graduate students who are looking for an introduction to the how, when, where, why's of applications of genetics to ecological questions.
- Students who intend to use genetic tools for their graduate research
- Those who seek a foundation in ecological genetics to support future careers (wildlife biology, resource management, academic positions, state-federal jobs, non-governmental organizations (NGO's), etc.) - even if they may not be actively planning lab work.
- Invited: students in any graduate group including Animal Behavior, Animal Biology, Anthropology, Avian Sciences, Comparative Pathology, Ecology, Entomology, Epidemiology, Forensic Science, Genetics, Plant Science, Population Biology, and others.
