MATH 357
Phylogenetics
Last Offered Spring 2012
Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
This course is not offered in the current catalog

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Phylogenetics is the analysis and construction of information trees based on shared characteristics. The foundational problem asks, given some data from objects, how can a tree be constructed which shows the proper relationships between the objects? This is a beautiful subject with a tremendous amount of cutting-edge research, relating powerful ideas from statistics, computer science, biology, and mathematics, having a wide range of applications, from literature, to linguistics, to visual graphics. This course is designed to introduce fundamental ideas of this subject from a mathematical viewpoint, touching and expanding upon the interests of the enrolled students.
The Class: Format: tutorial
Limit: 10
Expected: 10
Class#: 3047
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: evaluation will be based on exams, participation, and projects
Extra Info: may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the Gaudino option
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or CSCI 256 or MATH 250 or permission of instructor
Enrollment Preferences: At the discretion of the instructor
Distributions: Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
Attributes: BGNP Related Courses

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  • MATH 357 - TUT Phylogenetics
    MATH 357 TUT Phylogenetics
    Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
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