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MCDB 106b

Biology of Malaria, Lyme, and Other Vector-Borne Diseases: Introduction to the biology of pathogen transmission from one organism to another by insects; special focus on malaria and Lyme disease. Modes of transmission and establishment of infection; immune responses and the associated challenges to prevention and treatment and the development of vaccines.

Prerequisite
Intended for non–science majors. Prerequisite: high school biology.

Belperron

EEB 122b
M W F
11:30-12:25
Sc WR (34)

EEB 522b

Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior. The major principles of evolution, ecology, and Principles of evolution, ecology, and behavior explained and illustrated by recent advances that have changed the field. Emphasis on major events in the history and key transitions in the organization of life. Ecological processes from organisms through populations and communities to the biosphere. Foraging, mating, and selfish and cooperative behavior placed in evolutionary and ecological context.
Recommended preparation: MCDB 120a or equivalent.

Stearns

EEB 123Lb
T WTh
1:30-5:00
Sc (0)

EEB 523Lb

Lab for Principles of Evolution, Ecology & Behavior. Experimental approaches to organismal and population biology, including study of the diversity of life.
Concurrently with or after E&EB 122b.

Wells

EEB 125b
T Th
11:35-12:50
Sc (24)

G &G 125b

History of Life. Examination of fossil and geologic evidence pertaining to the origin, evolution, and history of life on Earth. Emphasis on major events in the history of life, on what the fossil record reveals about the evolutionary process, on the diversity of ancient and living organisms, and on the evolutionary impact of Earth’s changing environment.

Briggs, Gauthier

EEB 160a
T Th 2:30-3:45
Sc (37)

Diversity of Life A survey of the diversity of organisms on Earth with a focus on their evolutionary history, biology, and adaptations to their environment.

Clement

EEB 210a
T Th
1.00-2.15
QR (26)

EEB 510a

Introduction to Statistics: Life Sciences. Statistical and probabilistic analysis of biological problems presented with a unified foundation in basic statistical theory. Problems are drawn from genetics, ecology, epidemiology, and bioinformatics.

Reuning-Scherer, Wagner

EEB 220a
M W F
10:30-11:20
Sc (33)

EEB 520a

General Ecology. The theory and practice of ecology, including the ecology of individuals, population dynamics and regulation, community structure, ecosystem function, and ecological interactions at broad spatial and temporal scales. Topics such as climate change, fisheries management, and infectious diseases are placed in an ecological context.
Prerequisite: MATH 112a or b or equivalent.

Post

EEB 225b
T Th
11:30-12:50
Sc (24)

EEB 525b

Evolutionary Biology. An overview of evolutionary biology as the discipline uniting all of the life sciences. Reading and discussion of scientific papers to explore the dynamic aspects of evolutionary biology. Principles of population genetics, paleontology, and systematic; application of evolutionary thinking in disciplines such as developmental biology, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology, and human medicine.
Recommended preparation: E&EB 122b.

Monteiro, Townsend

EEB 226L
Th
1:30-4:30
Sc (0)

EEB 526Lb

Laboratory for Evolutionary Biology. The companion laboratory to E&EB 225b. Patterns and processes of evolution, including collection and interpretation of molecular and morphological data in a phylogenetic context. Focus on methods of analysis of species-level and population-level variation in natural populations.
Concurrently with or after E&EB 225b or with permission of instructor.

Caccone

EEB 235a
M W F
11:35-12:20
Sc (0)

EEB535a

Evolution and Medicine. Survey of evolutionary insights that make important differences in medical research and clinical practice, including evolutionary mechanisms and the medical issues they affect. Individual genetic variation in susceptibility; evolutionary conflicts and tradeoffs in reproductive medicine; the evolution of antibiotic resistance and virulence in pathogens; emerging diseases; the evolution of aging; cancer as an evolutionary process.
After MCDB 120a or E&EB 122b, or with permission of instructor.

Stearns

EEB 247Lb
T
1:00-4:00
Sc (26)

EEB 547Lb

Lab: Plant Diversity& Evolution. Local flora field research; hands-on experience with the plant groups examined in the accompanying lectures.
To be taken concurrently with E&EB 246b.

Clement

EEB 250a
T Th 11.35-12.50
Sc (24)

EEB 550a

Biology of Terrestrial Arthropods. Evolutionary history and diversity of terrestrial arthropods (body plan, phylogenetic relationships, fossil record); physiology and functional morphology (water relations, thermoregulation, energetics of flying and singing); reproduction (biology of reproduction, life cycles, metamorphosis, parental care); behavior (migration, communication, mating systems, evolution of sociality); ecology (parasitism, mutualism, predator-prey interactions, competition, plant-insect interactions).
After E&EB 122b.

Wells

EEB 251La
W 1.30-5.00
Sc (0)

EEB 551La

Lab for Biology of Terrestrial Arthropods. Comparative anatomy, dissections, identification, and classification of terrestrial arthropods; specimen collection; field trips.
Concurrently with or after E&EB 250a.

Buss

EEB 255b
M W
2:30-3:45

EEB 555b

Invertebrates I: A systematic treatment of the invertebrate phyla, with emphasis on anatomy, functional organization, and evolutionary history.

Prerequisite After E&EB 122b or G&G 125b or with permission of instructor.

Buss

Laboratory for Invertebrates I: Study of the anatomy of representative living invertebrates accompanied by examination of museum specimens of living and fossil invertebrates.

Prerequisite Concurrently with E&EB 255b.

EEB 265La
T
1:30-4:30
Sc (26)

EEB565La

Laboratory for Ichthyology. Laboratory and field studies of fish diversity, form, function, behavior, and classification. The course primarily involves study of museum specimens and of living and fossil fishes.
Concurrently with E&EB 264b.

Near

EEB 272b
M W F
9:25-10:15
Sc (32)

EEB672b

Ornithology. An overview of avian biology and evolution, including the structure, function, behavior, and diversity of birds. The evolutionary origin of birds, avian phylogeny, anatomy, physiology, neurobiology, breeding systems, and biogeography.

Prum

EEB 273Lb
T
1:30-4:30
Sc (0)

Permission of instructor required

EEB673Lb

Laboratory for Ornithology. Laboratory and field studies of avian morphology, diversity, phylogeny, classification, identification, and behavior.
Concurrently with E&EB 272b.

Prum

EEB 275a
T Th
11:35-12:50;
1 HTBA (34)

Permission of instructor required

EEB 575a
EVST 400

Biological Oceanography. Exploration of a range of coastal and pelagic ecosystems. Relationships between biological systems in the ocean and the physical processes that control the stratification and movements of water. Anthropogenic impacts on oceans, such as the effects of fishing, aquaculture, and global warming. Includes three optional Friday field trips.
Enrollment limited to 15.

Decker

Evolutionary Genetics: Introduction to population genetics and phylogenetics. Theoretical fundamentals and empirical data, with an emphasis on molecular aspects.

EEB 460b
T Th
4:00-5:15
Sc (0)

Permission of instructor required

EEB 960b

Studies in Evolutionary Medicine I. Principles of evolutionary biology applied to issues in medical research and practice, such as lactose and alcohol tolerance; the ?hygiene hypothesis?; genetic variation in drug response and pathogen resistance; spontaneous abortions, immune genes, and mate choice; the evolution of aging; the ecology and evolution of disease; and the emergence of new diseases. Students develop proposals for research to be conducted during the summer.
Admission by competitive application; forms are available on the EEB Web site.

Stearns, Fish, Galvani, Turner

EEB 461a
T Th
4:00-5:15

EEB961a

StudiesEvolutionaryMedicine II:
Continuation of E&EB 460b.

Prerequisite
E&EB 460b or with permission of instructor

Stearns, Turner

Tutorial. Individual or small-group study for qualified students who wish to investigate an area of ecology or evolutionary biology not presently covered by regular courses. A student must be sponsored by a faculty member who sets requirements and meets weekly with the student. One or more written examinations and/or a term paper are required. To register, the student must submit a written plan of study approved by the faculty instructor to the director of undergraduate studies. Students are encouraged to apply during the term preceding the tutorial. The proposal must be submitted by Wednesday, September 9, for the fall term and Wednesday, January 20, for the spring term. The final paper is due in the hands of the director of undergraduate studies by Friday, December 11, for the fall term and Monday, April 26, for the spring term. In special cases, with approval of the director of undergraduate studies, this course may be elected for more than one term, but only one term will count as an elective for the major. Normally, faculty sponsors must be members of the EEB department.
One term of this course fulfills the senior requirement for the B.A. degree if taken in the senior year.

Landscape Ecology. An introduction to the study of large-scale ecological patterns and processes. Landscape ecology is a relatively young, rapidly changing field. The topics covered reflect the diverse interests of ecologists: species-area relationships, island biogeography, metapopulation theory, individual-based models, cellular automata, models of biodiversity, etc. Through­out the course the emphasis is on when and how to integrate a spatial perspective into consideration of major ecological questions. Readings from the primary literature aug­ment material covered in lectures. Students complete a project resulting in a manuscript on a landscape-related topic.

Research in EEB for B.S./M.S. Candidates
Required for students in the joint B.S./M.S. program with Yale College. A two-credit course taken in the third-to-last term (typically the second term of the junior year). At the start of this course, each student forms a committee composed of his or her adviser and two faculty members that meets to discuss the research project. At the end of this course, students complete a detailed prospectus describing their thesis project and the work completed thus far. The committee evaluates an oral and written presentation of this prospectus; the evaluation determines whether the student may continue in the combined program. Admission is by Application Approval.