BIOL4802 · Biology

Research in Evolutionary Genomics

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Jeffrey DaCosta

Associate Professor of the Practice, Biology Department

3 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.7
Course: 4.7

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Jeffrey DaCosta

Associate Professor of the Practice, Biology Department

3 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.7
Course: 4.7

About this course

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.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.83 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.70 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.96 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 5.00 / 5

Weekly effort: ~5 hours

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Evaluation history 3 terms

All available terms for BIOL4802. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2023	1	5.0	4.8
Fall 2021	1	4.7	4.8
Fall 2020	1	4.5	4.6