Non-OEB Research Opportunities

Students interested in furthering their field research experiences though course work should look into the various courses offered by OEB. There are also numerous course outside of the department that offer biology-related field trips:

• Science B-53 -- Biology of Marine Organisms
  Explores the life histories and adaptations of marine life and the ecosystems of the sea. Centers on the complex interrelationships of organisms, the diversity of various habitats, reproductive strategies, and speciation as well as the interplay of currents, light, temperature, and nutrient supply on the distribution of life in the sea.
  
• Bio 95hfg -- Cape Cod and Islands: Historical Ecology and Conservation
  Coastal New England, including Cape Cod and the Islands, is a region of fascinating ecosystems and critical conservation issues. This course exposes students to ecology and conservation biology by focusing on this region’s environmental history, modern ecosystems, and conservation issues. In particular, we will explore its geological setting, archaeology, land-use history, vegetation patterns, invasive species, conservation strategies, and future changes.
  
• Bio 95hfc -- On the Origin of Species: A Genomic Approach
  Understanding how species are formed is one of the most fundamental problems in evolutionary biology. In this seminar, we will review historical and current developments in the genetics of speciation, paying particular attention to recent advancements from the genomics field. Students will learn basic bioinformatics skills using resources from the Computational Biology group at Harvard’s Center for Genomics Research. A field trip to sample populations and species is planned in the second term.

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