Demonstrate an understanding of molecular phylogenetics, including the concept of tracing the evolution history of genes (e.g. gene duplication, horizontal gene transfer). [BIOL 1010] Describe how abiotic factors influence the distribution and abundance of organisms [BIOL 2060] Describe in detail restriction endonucleases, their recognition sequences in DNA, and their application in the Southern blot and hybridization technique for diagnosis of human genetic disease. [BIOL 2030] Explain how connectivity can influence extinction of metapopulations [BIOL 2060] Outline examples of positive (e.g. mutualism, symbiosis, facilitation) and negative (e.g. competition, predation, parasitism) biological interactions [BIOL 2060] Recall the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), a key method in molecular biology. Use and know when to make use of common biological research tools such as compound microscopes, gel electrophoresis units, pipettors and micropipettors, bioinformatics tools, and enzyme assays. [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1011] [BIOL 1030] Use the BIDE (births, deaths, immigration, emigration), exponential and logistic population growth models to make predictions [BIOL 2060]
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