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Methods in Phylogenetics & Macroevolutionary Analysis

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
WeFr 1p.m. – 2:15p.m.		 Wh-Peters W03-0022 Biol Conf R 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
WeFr 1p.m. – 2:15p.m.
Location
Wh-Peters W03-0022 Biol Conf R
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

Evolutionary biology is unique in the biological sciences because it is, to a large extent, a historical discipline. In the absence of direct paleontological data one of the best resources we have for studying evolutionary history over very long timescales I phylogenetic biology. In the first part of this course, students will survey the theory and application of modern phylogeny inferences. In the second part of this course, students will learn the important theory and practical methods of phylogenetic comparative biology - the use of inferred trees in evolutionary inferences. This course will consist of a combined weekly lecture & computer lab; regular computer exercises; and two independent projects in which the students may use their own dataset or one obtained from an online data repository.

Prerequisites

Graduate degree student in Biological sciences or permission.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Wh-Peters W03-0022 Biol Conf R

Enrolled / Capacity

11 / 12

Status

Open

Instructor

Liam Revell

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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