Pre-dissertator research course for graduate/professional standing students focused on developing critical, analytical, and independent thinking for independent research.
Covers theory and practice of phylogenetic inference from DNA sequence data, including reproducible scripting and oral presentation of phylogenomic results.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.83 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.57 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.78 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).
Independent study involving research work in Plant Pathology under direct faculty guidance, where students arrange work and credits with the supervisor.