The Earth BioGenome Project: Progress on Biology’s Moonshot

Earth is in the midst of a global biodiversity crisis, with species loss at 100 to 1,000-fold above the background extinction rate. Loss of biodiversity threatens vital ecosystems on which humans depend. In response to this crisis, the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) was launched in 2018. The EBP aims to sequence, catalog and characterize the genomes of all of Earth’s known plant, animal and microbial eukaryotic biodiversity—approximately 1.8 million species. The ultimate aims of the EBP are to create a foundation for revealing the “rules of life” and delineate the mechanisms of how biological systems evolve under changing environmental conditions. This lecture will present recent progress made by the EBP and the challenges faced in reaching the project’s goals. 
Academic Units
0
Section Number
233SNR385
Instruction Method
Classroom + extended classroom

Location

Watermelon Music

1970 Lake Blvd. suite 1, Davis, CA, 95616

Watermelon Music

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd. suite 1, Davis, CA, 95616

Section Notes

Hybrid (simultaneous classroom/online) participants receive an Enrollment Confirmation by email after enrolling in this course online or by phone with our Student Services team. 530-757-8777.

The class is offered in Hybrid format, allowing participants to attend via Zoom or in- person at the classroom simultaneously. A Zoom link for the class will be emailed to you the day before the first session. (Monday class links will be sent on the previous Thursday.)

In-person participants will attend at Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd. Suite 1 Davis, CA 95616.

Please watch your email just prior to class for a PARKING MAP showing approved parking at the location. It is important to follow parking guidelines to respect the parking needs of other businesses nearby. Parking is limited, but additional street parking is available along Lake Blvd.

Enrollment Policies

There will be no service charge for withdrawal requests prior to the beginning of the Winter quarter. As of January 10, 2024, all withdrawal requests are subject to a $20 processing fee.  No refunds are given for a withdrawal once a course has begun.

OLLI FIELD TRIP COURSE FEES are not refundable once you have enrolled unless your vacancy can be filled by someone on the wait list.