Courses 2020-2021 Academic Year

Evolution and Ecology Undergraduate and Graduate Courses for the 2021-2022 Academic Year

COURSES BY COURSE NUMBER: Evolution and Ecology courses listed by course number and being offered during the 2021-2022 academic year are below.
COURSES BY QUARTER: Click here to see a listing of the Evolution and Ecology undergraduate courses that are being offered during the 2021-2022 academic year BY QUARTER.
ALL COURSES: A listing of all Evolution and Ecology undergraduate and graduate courses is available here.

WINTER QUARTER 2021: SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS COURSE DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE HERE.

SPRING QUARTER 2021: SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS COURSE DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE HERE.

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES FOR THE 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR - EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY

Contact EEB Undergraduate Advisors Joyce Fernandez or Sophisty Ney if you have any questions on courses and/or the EEB major.

This is a list of all Evolution and Ecology undergraduate and graduate level courses.

Course offerings are subject to change.

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:

EVE/ENT 2: Biodiversity (3)

Offered: Winter (Lewin)

No prerequisites (same course as ENT 2)

Introduction to nature, scope and geographical distribution of biodiversity (the diversity of life, with emphasis on plants and animals, especially insects). Humans and biodiversity - domestication, aesthetics, ethics and valuation. Species richness and “success.” Biodiversity through time; monitoring, evaluation and conservation. GE credit: SE, SL, WE.

EVE 12: Life in the Sea (3)

Offered: Spring (Wainwright)

No Prerequisites

Diversity of life in the sea; adaptations to physical/chemical ocean environment; marine science research methods; utilization of living marine resources by humans; factors and processes that influence diversity of sea life, including humans. GE credit: SE, SL

EVE 16: Wild Davis: A California Naturalist Certification Course (4)

Offered: Spring (Gerhart-Barley)

No Prerequisites

Lecture and fieldwork. Natural history and urban ecology of Davis. Basics of ecological observation, community science and service, and California’s unique natural communities. If fee is paid, completion of the course provides certification in the UC California Naturalist Program.

EVE 92: Internship (1-12)

Prerequisites: Lower division standing and consent of instructor

Work experience off and on campus in all subject areas offered in the Department of Evolution and Ecology. Internships supervised by a member of the faculty. P/NP grading only.

EVE 99: Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-5)

P/NP grading only.

EVE 100: Introduction to Evolution (4)

Offered: Fall (Ramirez), Winter (Coop), and Spring (Begun)

Prerequisites: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C or 2A, 2B, 2C, and 101; Mathematics 16A, 16B, 16C or the equivalent; Statistics 13 or 100 (Statistics 100 recommended)

Lecture: 3 hrs.; discussion: 1 hr.

A general survey of the origins of biological diversity and evolutionary mechanisms.

EVE 101: Introduction to Ecology (4)

Offered: Fall (Strong), Winter (Gremer), and Spring (Schoener)

Prerequisites: Prerequisite(s): (BIS 002A, BIS 002B, BIS 002C); (MAT 016A or MAT 017A or MAT 021A); (MAT 016B or MAT 017B or MAT 021B); or the equivalent.

Lecture: 3 hrs.; lecture/discussion: 1 hr.

A general survey of the principles of ecology. GE credit: QL, SE, SL, VL.

EVE 103: Phylogeny and Macroevolution (4)

Offered: Winter – Even-Numbered Years (Moore, Turelli)

Prerequisites: Course 100

Lecture: 3 hrs.; laboratory/discussion: 3 hrs.

Patterns and processes of evolution above the species level. Homology, homoplasy, and character evolution. Adaptive radiation; modes and rates of diversification. Evolution of complexity, and macroevolution of the genome. Principles of phlyogeny reconstruction and their application to macroevolutionary studies. GE credit: QL, SE, SL.

EVE 104: Community Ecology (4)

Offered: Fall - Even-Numbered Years (Fernanda Valdovinos)

Prerequisites: Course 101 or Environmental Science and Policy 100

Lecture: 3 hrs.; discussion: 1 hr.

Population growth and density dependence; predation; exploitative, interference and apparent competition; coexistence mechanisms; niches spatial and temporal variation etc. Emphasis on quantitative understanding through models, concepts, and empirical evidence.

EVE 107: Animal Communication (4)

Offered: Fall – Odd-Numbered Years (Patricelli)

Prerequisites: Biological Sciences 1B or 2B

Lecture: 3 hrs; discussion: 1 hr

How animals use songs, dances, colors, chemicals, electricity and vibrations to communicate. Mechanisms of signal production and detection (sensory system), theory of information transfer and signal design, and the role of natural selection in shaping communication. GE credit: QL, SE, VL.

EVE 109: Molecular Ecology (4)

Offered: Fall (Bay)

Prerequisites: EVE 100 (discuss prerequisite questions though with Dr. Bay)

Lecture: 3 hrs; discussion: 1 hour

This course will provide a survey of molecular ecology methods, emphasizing how genetic tools can be applied to relevant questions in ecology and conservation.

EVE 111: Marine Environmental Issues (1)

Offered: Winter (Largier); any other quarters and Bodega Marine Laboratory (TBD)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

For summer, please also note: Concurrent enrollment in at least one course from Environmental Science and Policy 124, 152, course 106, 110, 114; residence at or near Bodega Marine Laboratory required. Student must complete the application available at http://www.bml.ucdavis.edu. May be repeated two times for credit. (Same course as Environmental Science and Policy 111.)

Spring Discussion: 1 hr. (10 weeks)

Summer Discussion: 1 hr., seminar: 2 hrs. (6 weeks)

Readings and group discussion of critical environmental issues in coastal waters. The course will connect material from concurrent courses at BML and provide students with an integrative understanding of marine environments and conservation. The course will include two invited seminars/lectures by recognized experts.

EVE 112: Biology of Invertebrates (3)

Offered: Winter – Even-Numbered Years (Grosberg, Sanford)

Prerequisites: Biological Sciences 1B, or 2B and 2C; courses in systematics, ecology and evolution recommended; course 112L concurrently

Lecture: 3 hrs.

Survey of the invertebrate phyla emphasizing aquatic forms and focusing on morphology, development, natural history, and phylogenetic relationships.

EVE 112L: Biology of Invertebrates Laboratory (2)

Offered: Winter – Even-Numbered Years (Grosberg, Sanford)

Prerequisites: Biological Sciences 1B, or 2B and 2C; course 112 concurrently

Laboratory: 6 hrs.

Field and laboratory experience with representative members of the invertebrate phyla discussed in course 112. Emphasis on comparative morphology, natural history, ecology, and behavior of living invertebrates.

EVE 114: Experimental Invertebrate Biology (3)

Offered: SS I (Sanford)

Prerequisite: upper division standing or consent of instructor; introductory cell, animal, and plant biology (Biological Sciences 1A, 1B and 1C or 2A, 2B and 2C), invertebrate zoology (EVE 112), ecology (EVE 101), and/or evolution (EVE 100) are recommended; residence at or near Bodega Marine Laboratory required. Student must complete the application available at http://www.bml.ucdavis.edu.

Lecture: 2 hrs.; discussion: 1 hr.; laboratory: 3 hrs.; fieldwork: 3 hrs.

Functional biology, ecology, and evolution of local marine invertebrates, with an emphasis on adaptations to physical and biological factors encountered on the California coast. The course will offer a strong field and lab component and will emphasize testing hypotheses that are generated by the class.

EVE/PLB 117: Plant Ecology (4)

Offered: Fall (Latimer)

Prerequisites: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C or 2A, 2B, 2C; Plant Biology 111 recommended

Lecture: 3 hrs.; fieldwork: 3 hrs.

The study of the interactions between plants, plant populations or vegetation types and their physical and biological environment. Special emphasis on California.

EVE 120: Global Change Ecology (3)

Offered: Winter (Strong); Spring (Gerhart-Barley); SS2 (Gaylord - Offered at BML)

Prerequisites: Course 100 and 101 or equivalents

Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs.

Treatment of historical evolution of the biosphere resulting from physical, chemical, and biological influences. Topics pertain to biodiversity, resources, conservation, and ecosystem services.

EVE 131: Human Genetic Variation and Evolution (3)

Offered: Fall (Rannala)

Prerequisites: Biological Sciences 1B or 2B

Lecture: 3 hrs.

Introduction to genome-wide nucleotide sequence variation in human populations and computational methods for its analysis.

EVE 149: Evolution of Ecological Systems (4)

Offered: Fall – Odd-Numbered Years (Shapiro)

Prerequisites: Course 101 or Environmental Science and Policy 100 (or the equivalent); course 100 (or the equivalent)

Lecture: 3 hrs; term paper

Evolution as an organizing force in natural communities. Coadaptation in trophic and competitive relationships. Ecology of polymorphisms, clines, and speciation.

EVE 161: Microbial Phylogenomics - Genomic Perspectives on the Diversity and Diversification of Microbes (3)

Offered: Winter – Even-Numbered Years (Eisen)

Prerequisites: Biological Sciences 2A, 2B, 2C

Lecture: 3 hrs.

Use of DNA and genomic sequencing in studies of the diversity of microorganisms. Diversity of microbes, phylogenetics, genome sequencing, comparative genomics, phylogenomics, lateral gene transfer, molecular ecology, metagenomics, and studies of the human microbiome.

EVE 180A-180B: Experimental Ecology and Evolution in the Field (4-4)

Offered: EVE 180A-Winter, EVE 180B-Spring – Odd-Numbered Years (Yang)

Prerequisite(s): EVE 100; (EVE 101 or ESP 100); ENT 105. (And EVE 180A for EVE 180B)

Lecture/laboratory: 3 hrs.; fieldwork: 3 hrs.

Experimental design in field ecology. Students will critique primary literature, design project, gather and analyze data. Students required to write original research paper based on field experiments. Deferred grading only pending completion of sequence (180A AND 180B). (Same courses as ENT 180A and ENT 180B.)

EVE 189: Introduction to Biological Research (1)

Prerequisites: upper division standing in Evolution and Ecology or related biological science

Discussion: 1 hr.

Introduction to research methods in biology. Presentation and discussion of research by faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students. May be repeated for credit up to a total of 6 units. P/NP grading only.

EVE 190: Undergraduate Seminar (2)

Offered: Fall (Shapiro)

Prerequisite: upper division standing in the biological sciences or a related discipline

Seminar: 2 hrs.

Student reports on current topics with emphasis on integration of concepts, synthesis, and state-of-the-art research approaches. Reviews of literature and reports of undergraduate research may be included. May be repeated for credit, P/NP grading only.

EVE 192: Internship (1-12)

Prerequisites: completion of 84 units and consent of instructor

Internship: 3-36 hrs.

Work experience off and on campus in all subject areas offered in the Department of Evolution and Ecology. Internships supervised by a member of the faculty. P/NP grading only.

EVE 194HA-194HB-194HC: Research Honors (2 units per quarter)

Prerequisites: Students who have completed 135 units and qualify for the honors program (as defined by the General Catalog/3.5 GPA)

Laboratory: 6 hrs.

Students pursue intensive research under the guidance of a faculty adviser. Students are expected to complete the full three-quarter sequence culminating in the writing of an honors thesis. Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence. Letter graded.

EVE 197T: Tutoring (1-2)

Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1B or Biological Sciences 2B with a grade of B or better

Tutorial: 3-6 hrs.

Assisting the instructor by tutoring students in a Biological Sciences laboratory. Experience in teaching under guidance of the staff. P/NP grading only.

EVE 198: Directed Group Study (1-5)

Offered: variable

Variable unit coursework. Directed group study. P/NP grading only.

EVE 199: Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5)

P/NP grading only

Students must have completed 84 units in order to undertake 199 coursework.

GRADUATE COURSES:

EVE 211: Applied Phylogenetics (3)

Offered: Spring (Moore and Wainwright)

Prerequisites: EVE 103 or EVE 210 or PBG 200C; Or equivalent, graduate standing.

Lecture 2 hours; Laboratory 3 hours

Applications of phylogenetic methods to fields outside of systematics. Core lectures/labs in remedial phylogenetics, phylogeography, conservation and comparative morphology. Special topics very yearly. May be repeated up to 1 time.

EVE 290C: Research Conference (1)

Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor, graduate standing.

Presentation and discussion of faculty and graduate student research in biology. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)

EVE 298: Group Study (1-5)

Variable. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. (S/U grading only.)

EVE 299: Research (1-5)

Variable. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. (S/U grading only.)

EVE 390: Methods of Teaching (2)

Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. Graduate Standing.

Lecture 1 hour; Discussion 1 hour.

Practical experience in the methods and problems of teaching. Includes analyses of texts and supporting material, discussion of teaching techniques and preparing and conducting of laboratory and discussion sections. May be repeated up to 8 units. (S/U grading only.)

The UC Davis General Catalog has Department of Evolution and Ecology undergraduate and graduate course information.

Course offerings are subject to change.