BIO 510
Biological Systematics and Curation
Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Principles, methods, and tools of taxonomy and systematics as applied to species delimitation, specimen-based research, nomenclatural codes, and the curation of biological specimens.
When Taught
Fall Even Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
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 gain proficiency with nomenclatural codes and their relationship to specimen-based research products such new species descriptions, monographs, floras, and faunas.
Title
Research Tools
Learning Outcome
Students will gain experience with a variety of specimen-based research tools.
Title
Curation
Learning Outcome
Students will understand responsibilities of biological collections management and curation.
