BIOL 4802 Research in Evolutionary Genomics
Satisfies the advanced experience requirement for the Biology major. This course will provide hands-on training in the collection and analysis of genome-scale data from non-model organisms. Students will learn good laboratory practices while learning protocols related to next-generation DNA sequencing. Students will also learn basic Linux/Unix computational skills and several bioinformatics tools that will be applied in managing and analyzing the massive amounts of data generated by this sequencing technology. Through data analyses and reviews of the primary literature, students will gain exposure to modern methods in phylogenetics and population genetics. This course is recommended for students interested in advanced topics in genomics and bioinformatics.
Course overview
- Department
- Biology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- Biology B.A.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Biology B.S.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Biology B.A.: Advanced Experience (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Biology B.S.: Advanced Experience (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.75 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.71 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Jeffrey Dacosta | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 9 of 12 |
| Fall 2023 | Jeffrey Dacosta | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 of 10 |
| Fall 2021 | Jeffrey Dacosta | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 14 |