EBIO 6380 Phylogenetics

EBIO 6380 Phylogenetics
Phylogenetics
A consideration of biological homology, species definition, problems of character data analysis, and Hennigian cladistics as a means of reconstructing the evolutionary history of life. The implications of phylogenetic hypotheses for biological classification, biogeography, paleontology, comparative ecology, and conservation biology. Seminars, readings, and projects.
Pre-requistites: Approval of instructor.
credit hours: 3