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Course description

This course emphasizes the theory and practice of applying genetics approaches to ecological and evolutionary questions. The core of the course consists of four modules covering exciting current topics in evolutionary biology: 1) population genetics in a spatial context, 2) epigenetics and phenotypic plasticity, 3) sex chromosomes and their evolution, and 4) the genomics of adaptation and speciation. In each of these modules students will have the opportunity to explore research questions in small projects. The course ends with research presentations from each of the lecturers. This course will provide students with a cohesive framework and core tools and techniques for doing research at the intersection of ecology, evolution, and genetics.