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EEB GRADUATE COURSES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
272. Population Genetics *
Basic population genetics and selected topics are covered including genetics of speciation, tempo and mode of evolution, genetics of social behavior, natural selection in human populations, and the impact of molecular studies on evolutionary theory.
272L. Population Genetics Laboratory *
A companion course to 207, Population Genetics, that applies the theory developed in that course to related disciplines including conservation biology, ecology, agriculture, and population biology. Original scientific literature relating to the theory developed in course 207 is read, and applied problem sets are solved by the students.
233. Exercise Physiology *
Physiological and biochemical processes associated with human performance. Students are expected to be familiar with basic organ physiology, biochemistry, and human anatomy. Focuses on bioenergetics and fuel utilization, cardiovascular and respiratory dynamics during activity, and the effects of training, age, and disease on exercise. Laboratory sessions incorporated into study sections.
267: Ocean Ecosystems (Winter)
Discussion of selected topics in animal ecology of the open sea: zooplankton production, variability of pelagic populations, food webs, deep sea pelagic and benthic ecology, fisheries oceanography, and human effects on the open ocean biota.
248. Quantitative Ecology for Conservation (Winter)
Lecture covers the application of ecology and genetics to conservation biology. Emphasizes mathematical analysis and quantitative thinking; features mathematical homework, computer lab sessions, and independent projects.
200A. Scientific Skills (Fall)
Exposes first year graduate students to teaching skills, understanding the scientific method, searching and organizing literature, grant proposal and scientific writing, data management and presentation, and scientific speaking. Students are evalutated on the participation and the quality of a written research proposal.
200B. Advanced Organismal Biology (Winter)
Consists of lectures focusing on pivotal topics in ecology and evolution. Relevant background material is developed followed by a critical analysis of readings from the primary literature. Desiged to give first year graduate students direct contact with the major areas of research that are currently at the forefront of organismal biology.
247. Community Ecology *
Develops the major themes of community ecology: structure, trophic dynamics, succession, complex interactions among species, herbivory, evolution, and coevolution. Uses case histories of well-studied marine and terrestrial systems.
208. Marine Ecology (Winter)
Paradigms and designs in marine ecology. A review of the paradigms that have shaped our understanding of marine ecology; analysis and discussion of experiments with these paradigms.
258L. Marine Ecology Lab *
Supervised individual research projects in experimental marine biology. Students carry out a complete research project, including (1) the formation of hypotheses, (2) the design and implementation of experiments, (3) collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and (4) the write-up of an oral presentation.
245. Plant Ecology *
An exploration of the ecology of plant form, function, distribution, abundance, and diversity. Topics include plant adaptations to environmental conditions, life history variation, competition, reproductive ecology, herbivory, and patterns of diversity. Lecture with discussions of original papers and independent field project.
245L. Field Methods in Plant Ecology Laboratory *
Hands-on exploration of the concepts and techniques of plant ecology. A combination of lab, greenhouse, and field-based exercises (irrespective of weather conditions), statistical analysis, and scientific writing. One required weekend field trip.
274. Evolutionary Game Theory (Winter)
Reviews static equilibrium concepts, games of incomplete information, and the traditional theory of dynamic games in discrete time. Develops recent evolutionary game models, including replicator and best reply dynamics, and applications to economics, computer science, and biology.
279. Evolutionary Ecology (Fall)
Analysis of the ways in which ongoing evolution and coevolution shape the ecological structure and dynamics of populations, species, and species interactions across geographic landscapes.
286. Experimental Design and Data Analysis (Winter)
Focuses on problems and designs in ecology and population biology. Topics include basic experimental design; exploratory data analysis—from a graphical perspective; hands-on statistics; and graphical theory. Structured around a statistical analysis and graphics computer program to teach students to design their own surveys and experiments and analyze their data correctly.
286L. Experimental Design and Data Analysis Lab (Winter)
Required lab that accomplanies Biology 286. Lab will focus on hands-on statistical problem solving, graphical presentations and experimental design issues.
287L. Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory (Fall)
An intensive molecular biology laboratory that presents procedures used in molecular and biotechnology research. Topics and procedures include DNA/RNA isolation, cloning and library construction, southern and northern hybridization, DNA fingerprinting, PCR, manual and automated sequencing, and computer methods for analyzing molecular data. New procedures currently being developed in biotechnology industries are presented by industry representatives.
290. Proseminar (every quarter)
Special topics offered from time to time by visiting professors or staff members. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor.
293. Readings in Ecology and Evolution (Winter & Spring)
Weekly readings and discussions of recent research papers in ecology, evolution, and related topics from organismal biology.
294. Ecology, Evolutionary Biology Seminar (every quarter)
Selected topics of current interest to ecologists and evolutionary biologists presented by weekly guest speakers.
295. Advanced Specialized Seminar (Varies)
The intent of this course is to focus on a current, advanced theme or themes in theoretical or applied evolutionary biology, ecology, physiology, behavior, or other aspect of organismal biology. These courses will differ from 293s in that they will be more narrowly focused and more advanced, and participation from multiple grad cohorts, postdocs, and additional faculty will be welcomed.
Different faculty members will teach these seminars depending on perceived need in the graduate student body.
297. Independent Studies (every quarter)
ndependent study for graduate students who have not yet settled on a research area for their thesis. Prerequisite(s): petition on file with sponsoring agency.
299. Thesis Research (every quarter)
Thesis research study for PhD graduate students who have advanced to candidacy.
*not offered during 2005-06 academic year.
Please refer to the online UCSC Catalog for additional graduate course listing information.
Additional information about our gradaute program is available on the Graduate Advising website and in the EEB Graduate Handbook.
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