Lecture - Feb. 10
10 February 2022
Statistical methods for estimating phylogenetic trees (part 1)
- Reading: Yang (2014) (PDF on Canvas) - “Chapter 4: Maximum likelihood methods” from Molecular Evolution: A Statistical Approach (DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199602605.001.0001)
- Lecture Slides:
Prepare for next week:
We will have our first practical exercise on Thursday, Feb. 17. In preparation for that class, you will need to complete the introductory tutorial:
- At Home Practical: Getting Started with R for Macroevolution
- Troubleshooting: if you run into any issues or have questions about any of the methods or tools used in the course, you can post to the Troubleshooting Discussion Thread on Canvas
- Be sure to bring your laptop to class on Feb. 17! (If you do not have a laptop you can use for practicals in this course, please contact Dr. Adams and Dr. Heath.)