Case Study: Genetic Variation and Speciation in the Black Tailed Rattlesnake complex (Crotalus molossus)
Author(s): Julie Marie Schlichte1, Eli Greenbaum2, Vicky Zhuang
1. The University of Texas at El Paso 2. University of Texas at El Paso
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Description
Intended audience:
The module is designed for introductory genetics courses at the undergraduate level
This resource includes the video lecture and accompanying worksheet. The video lecture is approximately 25 minutes long and includes interviews with several experts at UTEP who introduce the case study, the role natural history museums play in studying genetic variation, and concepts surrounding the case study . It also includes several simple quiz questions to keep students engaged during the video lecture. We recommend using the iclicker system at each quiz question. The module is intended to be conducted online and can be used as an extra credit assignment. However, activities of the worksheet can be enhanced through in class and group discussions.
The module assumes that students have been introduced to concepts in tree reading and are familiar with vocabulary, such as tip, node, and most recent common ancestor.
Cite this work
Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- Schlichte, J. M., Greenbaum, E., Zhuang, V. (2024). Case Study: Genetic Variation and Speciation in the Black Tailed Rattlesnake complex (Crotalus molossus). QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/GGJ0-F020