This course will deal with i) the principles and practice of phylogenetic reconstruction using cladistic methodology, ii) the utility of phylogenetic approaches to areas other than systematics, iii) computer programs to perform phylogenetic analyses. Faculty Resources: Dr. Laurence Packer
The question of what is "rare" is fundamental to conservation biology. Decisions about which organisms to protect (and where ) are based on population levels. Different kinds of organisms must be sampled in different ways, and the data used to call a fish rare, may be quite different than those used to make the same […]
Term: Winter 2023Course Director: Laurence PackerDay/time: Wednesday @ 1:30pmLocation: ACE 004Start and End Dates: TBD Description: This course will introduce graduate students to classical and recent literature in Ecology and Evolution, outline the current state of the field, and explain the contribution of novel experimental and empirical approaches to solving evolutionary and ecological questions. Students will also be […]
This course will explore topics in contemporary community ecology including a focus on invasion by non-native species. General principles, current hypotheses, and specific case studies will be used to examine the relevance of invasion to community construction, resilience, and structure. Over the six weeks of this module, there will be: 4 x 2-3 hour lectures and, 1 […]
Term: Fall 2022Course Director: Bridget StutchburyDay/time: Tuesday and Thursday @ 9:30am each dayLocation: Tuesday FC 105 and Thursday R N836AStart and End Dates: November 03 to November 22, 2022. (This course is a requirement for all new MSc students in the Ecology and Evolution stream.) Course Description:Biol 5086 will include 6 modules that will help new graduate students develop […]
Term: Fall 2022Course Director: CJ Lortie & Ryan SchottDay/Time: Tuesday @ 2:30 PMLocation: OnlineStart and End Dates: September 13 to December 06, 2022 Course Outline This course examines common statistical methods used in biology. Data science and statistical workflows are developed. Descriptive statistics, generalized linear models, regression, nonparametric tests, bootstrapping, randomization tests, multivariate statistics, and bioinformatic analyses may […]
Term: Fall 2022Course Director: Carol BuckingDay/Time: Wednesday @ 1pmLocation: R S156Start and End Dates: September 28 to November 09, 2022 This course focuses on global environmental change (past and present) covering broad ranges of topics: from changing global temperatures to ocean acidification. Changing environments are discussed in terms of the resulting physiological stresses and adaptations […]
Term: Winter 2023Course Director: Scott Kelly and Andrew DoniniDay/Time: Friday @ 10amLocation: R S101Start and End Dates: TBD This course covers advanced topics in epithelial (and endothelial) physiology. An emphasis is placed on the importance of epithelial (and endothelial) transport processes to the normal physiological function of organ systems, but all aspects of epithelial (and endothelial) […]
In-depth studies of current topics in Endocrinology; including regulation of functions of hormones and molecular mechanisms of hormone actions; cutting edge research technologies; and emerging concepts. Three lecture hours. Six weeks. One and half credits. The course will provide students with basic knowledge on Endocrinology, including chemical natures, synthesis and secretion, regulation, signaling transduction pathways […]
This course reviews expectations and responsibilities of graduate research in animal physiology. It trains students in communicating research in oral and written forms, and in the importance of understanding the deep history of ideas in their research field. This course is compulsory for all incoming MSc students in Animal Physiology. The course has four primary […]