BIOE 137LMolecular Ecology Laboratory
This combination lecture/laboratory course explores the use of molecular (DNA and/or protein) data in ecological and conservation research. Topics covered include data collection; marker choice; estimating genetic diversity and population structure; the inference of mating systems; and environmental genomics. Students are billed a materials fee of $110.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, BIOE 20C, and BIOE 106 or BIOL105. Concurrent enrollment in BIOE 137 is required.
- Concurrent enrollment in BIOE 137 is required.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/30 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 12:15pm–3:15pm | CoastBio 115 | R. Meyer | Open 26/30 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Meyer | 4.1 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 67% | 9 |
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