Individual Study: Integrative Evolution

REVISED

Spring 2013 quarter

Faculty

Jennifer Calkins biology, animal studies, literature

Fields of Study

biology, ecology, environmental studies, field studies, natural history, philosophy of science, writing and zoology

Preparatory for studies or careers in

biology, ecology, environmental studies, writing and zoology.

Description

This individual study opportunity will facilitate independent student molecular genomic lab and evolutionary ecological field work with animal species. Students may also have the opportunity to integrate creative writing and multimedia work into their studies. With faculty guidance, students will engage in integrative projects investigating the evolution of focal taxa by incorporating methods such as sequencing, bioinformatic analysis, niche analysis and vertebrate field ecology. All participants will also work as a cohesive lab group, meeting regularly to share and trouble-shoot projects and read and discuss research papers. They will also have the opportunity to interact with faculty, students and postdocs from other colleges such as the UW and Occidental College in Los Angeles.

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Day, Evening and Weekend

Program Revisions