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BIO 113

Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution (BIO 244)

UNITS:4
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:—

The inference of key molecular evolutionary processes from DNA and protein sequences. Topics include random genetic drift, coalescent models, effects and tests of natural selection, combined effects of linkage and natural selection, codon bias and genome evolution.

Syllabus for selected term:
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Sections

1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 25514
0 / 25 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday, Thursday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Petrov, Dmitri
4units
Discussion 1Open
ID: 25513
0 / 25 enrolled
DAYS:TBD
TIME:TBD
LOCATION:TBD
4units

BIO 113: Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution (BIO 244)

4 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit

The inference of key molecular evolutionary processes from DNA and protein sequences. Topics include random genetic drift, coalescent models, effects and tests of natural selection, combined effects of linkage and natural selection, codon bias and genome evolution.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Discussion — TBA TBA (Undergrad)
  • Lecture — Tuesday Thursday 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM — Petrov, Dmitri (Undergrad)

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