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Christopher Brochu

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University of Iowa

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This page first made public: Jul 21, 2009

Summary

lab assignments intended to teach the basics of reading phylogenetic diagrams and parsimony optimization.

Systematics and Phylogenetic Reconstruction , Evolution | College Introductory, College Lower (13-14)

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Context

Audience

intoductory courses for non-majors

Skills and concepts that students must have mastered

basic osteology and evolution (VERY basic - this can be taught without those).

How the activity is situated in the course

Early in semester. Lab 3 is assigned immediately following lecture on subject. Labs 4 and 5 are on succeeding weeks.

Goals

Content/concepts goals for this activity

basics of reading phylogenetic diagrams and parsimony optimization

Higher order thinking skills goals for this activity

predictive nature of the historical sciences

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Description of the activity/assignment

Determining whether students have met the goals

quiz; follow-up assignments

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Teaching materials and tips

Activity Description/Assignment:lab 3 basic parsimony and tree-reading (Acrobat (PDF) 258kB Jul21 09)
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