BIO 510
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Biological Systematics for Curation
Course Description
Principles, methods, and tools of taxonomy and systematics as applied to species delimitation, specimen-based research, nomenclatural codes with additional emphasis on curation of biological specimens.
When Taught
Winter
Min
2
Fixed/Max
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Title
Species
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to discuss species as the fundamental unit of biodiversity and the difference between species definitions and criteria used to delimit species.
Title
Classification
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to discuss basic philosophies of classification and the relationship between classification, phylogeny, and nomenclature.
Title
Nomenclatural Codes
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate understanding of nomenclatural codes and their relationship to specimen-based research products such new species descriptions, monographs, floras, and faunas via preparation of a hypothetical species description and annotation of published works.
Title
Research Tools
Learning Outcome
Students will gain practical, hands-on experience with a variety of specimen-based research tools.
