Undergraduate
Course Number |
Graduate
Course Number |
Course Title |
Instructor |
EEB 115a/F&ES 315a
M W & HTBA
10:30-11:20
OML 202 |
E&EB 515a |
Conservation Biology. An introduction to the
basic ecological and evolutionary principles underpinning efforts
to conserve the Earth’s biodiversity. These principles
examined in the context of efforts to halt the rapid increase
in disappearance of both plants and animals. Case studies
examined in detail. Sociological and economic issues
are discussed. |
Powell/Wells |
E&EB 122b
MWF 11:35-12:25
OML 202 |
E&EB 522b |
Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior. The
major principles of evolution, ecology, and behavior explained
and illustrated by recent advances that have changed the
field. Emphasis on major events in the history and
key transitions in the organization of life. Ecological
processes from organisms through populations and communities
to the biosphere. Foraging, mating, selfish and cooperative
behavior placed in evolutionary and ecological context. Recommended
preparation: MCDB 120a or equivalent. Writing
Intensive. |
Stearns |
E&EB 123Lb
TWTH 1:30, OML, 212, 213 |
E&EB 523Lb |
Lab for Principles of Evolution,
Ecology & BehaviorExperimental
approaches to organismal and population biology, including
study of the diversity of life. Concurrently with
or after E&EB 122b. |
Wells |
E&EB 125b
G&G 125b
T TH 11:35-12:50; lab TBA |
|
History of Life. Examination of fossil
and geologic evidence pertaining to the origin, evolution,
and history of life on Earth. Emphasis on major events
in the history of life, on what the fossil record tells us
about the evolutionary process, on the diversity of ancient
and living organisms, and on the evolutionary impact of the
changing environment of the Earth. |
Gauthier, Briggs, Hickey |
E&EB 160a
KBT 102
M, W 2:30-3:45
110 ESC |
E&EB 560b |
Diversity of Life. A
survey of the diversity of organisms on Earth with a focus
on their evolutionary history, biology, and adaptations to
their environment. (1 WR section) |
Wells |
E&EB 171b
M, W 1-2:15
ESC 110 |
|
***CANCELLED***
The Collections of the Peabody Museum. A
freshman seminar exploring scientific problems in which understanding
has been wrought from the accumulation and sequential study
of physical artifacts deposited in the Peabody Museum of
Natural History, directed specifically toward freshmen. Course
will provide students with an entrée to the extraordinary
educational opportunities inherent in the collections of
the Peabody Museum. |
Buss |
E&EB 210a
MCDB 215a
STAT 101a
T, Th 1-2:15
OML 202
OML 201
After 10/31 – breakout |
E&EB 510a |
Intro to Statistics: Life Sciences. A
basic introduction to statistics, including numerical and
graphical summaries of data, probability, hypothesis testing,
confidence intervals, and regression. Each course focuses
on applications to a particular field of study and is taught
jointly by two instructors, one specializing in statistics
and the other in the relevant area of application. The
Tuesday lecture, which introduces general concepts and methods
of statistics, is attended by all students. The course
separates for Thursday lectures, which develop the concepts
with examples and applications. |
Reuning-Scherer (in charge, Wagner |
E&EB 220a
MWF 10:30-11:20
ESC 110 |
E&EB 520a |
General Ecology. A
broad consideration of the theory and practice of ecology,
including the ecology of individuals, population dynamics
and regulation, community structure, ecosystem function,
and ecological climate change, fisheries management, and
infectious diseases will be placed in an ecological context. Prerequisites: Math
112a or b or 115a or b or equivalent. |
Post/Buss |
E&EB 225b
T, Th 11:35-12:50 KBT 102 |
E&EB 525b |
Evolutionary Biology. An introduction
to the study of evolution from both a macro- and micro-evolutionary
perspective. Principles of population genetics, systematics,
paleontology, and molecular evolution are addressed as well
as application of evolutionary thinking to issues in animal
behavior, ecology, and molecular biology. After 122b. |
Turner/Townsend |
E&EB 226Lb
W 1:30OML 204 |
E&EB 526Lb |
Laboratory for Evolutionary Biology. The
companion laboratory to E&EB 225b. Study of patterns
and processes of evolution, including collection and interpretation
of molecular and morphological data in a phylogenetic context.
Focus on methods of analysis of species-level and population-level
variation in natural populations. Concurrently
with or after E&EB 225b. |
Caccone |
*E&EB 230a
*Evst 221a, *F&ES 30022
T 1-2 Th 1-5
OML 122 |
E&EB 530a |
Field Ecology. A field-based introduction
to methodology used by ecologists in field studies. Descriptive
studies, comparative analysis, modeling, and experimental
approaches are explored using class or small-group projects
relevant to major topics in ecology. |
Post |
E&EB 246b
M, W 1-2:15
ESC 110 |
E&EB 646b |
***CANCELLED***
Plant Diversity and Evolution. In recent
years, great progress had been made toward understanding
the evolutionary relationships of plant lineages. This
course will explore the relationships and characteristics
of the major plant groups including the green algae, mosses,
ferns, conifers and flowering plants within a phylogenetic
context. The depths of our understanding of ecology
and development in the formation of the complexity and diversity
among these plant groups will be addressed. Students
should have a general understanding of introductory biology
and evolution. |
Tank |
E&EB 247Lb
T,1
Marsh Gardens, Greenhouse I 227 Mansfield St. |
E&EB 647Lb |
***CANCELLED***
Lab for Plant Diversity and Evolution. This
required lab is in conjunction with the lecture course. Laboratory
sessions will include local flora field research. Labs
will include hands on experience in the plant groups examined
in the course. Students should have a general understanding
of introductory biology and evolution. |
Tank |
E&EB 248b
T, Th 1-2:15
ESC 110 |
E&EB 548b |
Insect Development and Evolution. This
course focuses on the diversity of developmental mechanisms
that give rise to the spectacular diversity in insect form. Topics
range from the study of the evolution of key innovations
such as wings, butterfly wing scales, or the process of metamorphosis,
to the control of alternative casts or seasonal forms within
a species by hormonal mechanisms. We cover basic developmental
processes of insect body plan determination (body segments,
wings, legs), as well as more detailed mechanisms of color
patterning butterfly wings. Focus on how variation
in these developmental processes affects the shape, color
and form of insects. |
Monteiro |
E&EB 249Lb
T 2:30
ESC |
E&EB 549Lb |
Laboratory for Insect Development
and Evolution. Focus
on experiments with live butterflies, examining mechanisms
of development and developmental plasticity and of micro-evolution.
Experiments range from (1) classical perturbations of signaling
groups of cells that differentiate certain wing color patterns
during pupal wing development, 60 (20 extracting wing discs
from larvae and visualizing gene expression patterns on the
wings, to (3) rearing cohorts of larvae at different temperatures
to study phenotypic plasticity of the wing patterns,
to (4) visualizing the shift in the mean size of a certain
morphological trait in a population by the application of
artificial selection to that trait. |
Monteiro |
EEB 264a
MWF 1:30-2:20
ESC 110 |
EEB 664a |
Ichthyology. A survey of fish diversity,
including jawless vertebrates, chimaeras and sharks, lungfishes,
and ray-finned fishes. Topics include the evolutionary
origin of vertebrates, the fossil record of fishes, evolutionary
diversification of major extant fish lineages, biogeography,
ecology, and reproductive strategies of fishes |
Near |
EEB 265La
W 1:30
ESC 210 |
EEB 665La |
Laboratory for Ichthyology. Laboratory
and field studies of fish diversity, form, function, behavior
and classification. The course primarily involves study
of museum specimens and of living and fossil fishes. Concurrently
with E&EB 264a. |
Near |
E&EB 272b
9:25-10:15
ESC 110 |
E&EB 672b |
Ornithology. A general overview of
avian biology and evolution, including the structure, function,
behavior, and diversity of birds. Topics include the
evolutionary origin of birds, avian phylogeny, anatomy, physiology,
neurobiology, breeding systems and biogeography. |
Prum |
E&EB 273Lb
T 2:30 |
E&EB 673Lb |
Ornithology Lab. Laboratory
and field studies of avian morphology, diversity, phylogeny,
classification, identification, and behavior. To
be taken concurrently with E&EB 272b. |
Prum |
E&EB 310b
Th 2:30-4:30 |
E&EB 610b |
Evolutionary Genetics.: This will be an introduction to the basics of population genetics including both theory and experimental data. The course will go beyond classical population genetics in also addressing quantitative genetics and phylogenetics (interspecific genetics). The first 2/3 of the course will cover the material in the text. The final 1/3 of the course will cover related topical subjects such as:
Comparative population genomics
Use of dominant markers (e.g. AFLP) in population genetics
Detecting selection in population genetic data
Topics chosen by interests of participants.
Format: Combination of informal presentations by instructor and discussion by participants. Emphasis will be placed on participants teaching each other. Reading will be assigned each class period and following a brief summary of key points by the instructor, the class will be open to discussion and questions on material not understood. Participants will answer the questions. Thus, preparation and careful reading of the material is a requirement for participation.
Evaluation: There will be a take-home exam after the 2/3 of the course covering the text material. A term paper based on participants’ particular interests will be due one week after the last class. Final grade will be assigned with about equal weighting (1/3 each) of participation in class, take-home exam, and term paper.
Eligibility: Open to Graduate Students and Undergraduates who have taken the Genetics course. A basic knowledge of general genetics will be assumed; individuals wishing to take the course who have not taken a genetics course should obtain permission of instructor.
Text: Introduction to Population Genetics, Richard Halliburton, Prentice Hal |
Powell |
E&EB 326a
T, Th 11:30 - 12:50
ESC 110 |
E&EB 626b |
Molecular Ecology. An
overview of the molecular genetic tools used to investigate
ecological and evolutionary processes in natural populations. Exploration
of the use of molecular markers through the hierarchy of
life, using studies of genetic individuality, parentage,
kinship, population substructure, species boundaries, and
phylogenetics of closely related species. Special topics
include conservation genetics, microbial biology, ecological
genomics, and environmental impact of genetically modified
organisms. After E&EB
122b or with permission of instructor. |
Caccone |
E&EB 340b/EVST 363b/F&ES
340b
3 HTBA |
E&EB 640b |
Community Ecology. The
dynamics of multiple species, including predation, competition,
and food chain and food web interactions. Emphasis on mathematical
modeling to formalize ideas about how species interactions
structure ecological communities and to specify the appropriate
focus of empirical research, study design, and data gathering.
Contemporary issues in community ecology, including scaling from
individual behavior to community dynamics, the link between biodiversity
and system stability, alternative dynamic regimes, spatially
extended systems, and metacommunities. Prerequisite E&EB
220a and MATH 222a or b, or
equivalent. A course in calculus is recommended. |
Schmitz |
E&EB 365a
F&ES a,
T, Th
9-10:15
Bowers Hall |
E&EB 565a |
Landscape Ecology. An introduction
to the study of large-scale ecological patterns and processes. Topics
include species viability, ecosystem management, and the
design of nature reserves. Focus on when and how
to integrate a spatial perspective into consideration of
major ecological questions. After E&EB
220a. |
Skelly |
EEB 370a
F&ES 32011a
T 1-2:15
Th 1-5
Marsh Hall |
E&EB 670a |
Aquatic Ecology. An intensive
introduction to the ecology of populations and communities
in freshwater systems. Concepts, patterns, and organisms
important in lakes and streams; techniques of information
collection and analysis. Weekly
field trips to gather data. Familiarity with ecological
concepts and terminology is presumed. After E&EB
220a. |
Skelly |
E&EB 390b
T, TH 9-10:15
OML 201 |
EEB 690b |
***CANCELLED***
Evolution of Development. An introduction
to the ways that developmental mechanisms change through
time to give rise to organismal diversity. Topics include
how mutations influence the processes of gene regulation,
tissue growth, and cell and organ differentiation. |
Monteiro |
E&EB 426b
MWF 2:30-3:45
110 ESC |
E&EB 826b |
***CANCELLED***
Phylogenetics and Macroevolution. The
course will provide students an in depth understanding of
theory on multiple species interactions and dynamics including
predation, competition, food chain and food web interactions.
Considerable emphasis is placed on mathematical modeling to formalize
ideas about how species interactions structure ecological
communities and to specify the appropriate focus of empirical
research, study design and data gathering. The course
will address contemporary issues in community ecology including
scaling from individual behavior to community dynamics, the
link between biodiversity and system stability, alternative
dynamic regimes, spatially extended systems and metacommunities. Prerequisites MATH
222a or 222b or equivalent; EEB
220a or equivalent. A course
in calculus is recommended. |
Near |
E&EB 427Lb
T 1:30
STATS Lab |
827Lb |
***CANCELLED***
Lab for Phylogenetics and Macroevolution. Introduction
to methods of phylogeny reconstruction and evolutionary comparative
analysis. Computer lab-based exercises and lessons
in obtaining genetic data from Internet resources and building
phylogenetic trees. Additional topics and methods
include biogeographic analyses, estimating divergence times
with molecular data, and independent contrast analysis. Prerequisite: E&EB
225b or permission of instructor. |
Near |
| E&EB 470 a or b |
|
Tutorial. Individual
or small group study for qualified students who wish to investigate
an area of ecology or evolutionary biology not presently
covered by regular courses. A student
must be sponsored by a faculty member who sets requirements
and meets weekly with the student. One or more written
examinations and/or a term paper are required. To register,
the student must submit a written plan of study approved
by the faculty instructor to the director of undergraduate
studies. Students are encouraged to apply during the
term preceding the tutorial. The proposal must be
submitted by Thursday, September 12, for the fall term and
Wednesday, January 22, for the spring term. The final
paper is due in the office of the director of undergraduate
studies by the beginning of reading period. (In special
cases, with approval of the director of undergraduate studies,
this course may be elected for more than one term, but only
one term will count as an elective for the major). Normally,
faculty sponsors must be members of the EEB department. One
term of this course fulfills the senior requirement for
the B.A. degree if taken in the senior year. |
Wells |
| E&EB 475a or b |
|
Research. One term of original research
in an area relevant to ecology or evolutionary biology. This
may involve, for example, laboratory work, field work or
mathematical or computer modeling. Students may also
work in areas related to environmental biology such as policy,
economics, or ethics. The research project may not
be a review of relevant literature but must be original. In
all cases, students must have a faculty sponsor who will
oversee the research and be responsible for the rigor of
the project. Students must submit a research proposal
that has been approved by the faculty sponsor to the office
of the director of undergraduate studies. This should be
done late in the term preceding the research. A research
paper is due at the end of the term. The proposals
are due Thursday, September 12, for the fall term and Wednesday,
January 22, for the spring term. The final paper
is due in the office of the director of undergraduate studies
by the beginning of reading period. One term of
this course fulfills the senior requirement for the B.A.
degree if taken in the senior year. |
Wells |
| E&EB 495 |
|
Intensive Senior Research (4
credits - yr only) Two terms of intensive original research
during the senior year done under the sponsorship of a faculty
member. Similar
to E&EB 475a or b except a more substantial portion of
the student’s time should be spent on the research
project. A research proposal approved by the sponsoring
faculty member must be submitted to the office of the director
of undergraduate studies before reading period of the
term preceding the course, usually the spring term of the
junior year. Interim oral reports
and a written research paper are required. Fulfills
the senior requirements and leads to the intensive B.S.
degree. |
Wells |
| |
E&EB 617b
F&ES 30024
T 1:30-3:20
ESC 158 |
***CANCELLED***
Topics in Evolutionary and Conservation Genetics. The
course will include discussion of original research from
students and post-doctoral associates and reading and discussion
of recently published papers in evolutionary and conservation
genetics with special emphasis on population level questions.
Discussion of experimental design, project feasibility, and
presentation of preliminary data will be stressed. It is intended
for graduate students interested in research in these fields at
various stages of their career. Open to advanced undergraduates
by permission of the instructor. |
Caccone |
| |
EEB 500a/b
M 2:30 - 4:30
OML 551 |
Advanced Topics led by
individual EEB faculty members in weekly 2 hour seminar discussion. Spring
semester hot topics in individual labs science; 4 week ethics
seminar; science writing workshop |
Turner |
| |
E&EB 710a
T 2:30 - 4:30
OML 551 |
Seminar in Evolutionary Functional Genomics. Discussion
of the burgeoning new literature on the evolution of gene
expression especially focused on genomic approaches to understanding
organismal biology, evolution of gene expression, models
of the evolution of gene expression, and consideration of
how the “central dogma” of molecular biology
(DNA-.>, RNA->Proteins) constrains or facilitates evolution
of adaptive traits. This graduate course is composed of a
mix of instructor- and student-led discussions of key papers.
Students are expected to present a paper on a topic and to actively
participate in the discussions. |
Townsend |
| |
E&EB 729a
|
Microbial Ecology and Evolution.
|
(Fall 2007) |
| |
E&EB 810b
T, Th 11:30-12:50
OML 201 |
Dynamics of Evolving Systems. An
introduction to the ways in which the structure and behavior
of evolving biological systems can be described, modeled,
and analyzed. Examination
of model systems as well as modeling of laboratory and field
phenomena. |
Vaisnys |
| |
E&EB 900a/b |
First Year Introduction to Research and Rotations. |
Turner |
| |
E&EB 930b
G&G 703b
F 2:30-4
ESC 110 |
Seminar in Systematics. |
Donoghue/Gauthier |
| |
E&EB 950 |
Second Year Research by arrangement
with faculty and by permission of DGS. |
Staff |
