BIO 560
Population Genetics
Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Basic principles of population genetics applied to natural populations; drift, selection, and nonrandom mating; inferring population subdivision, migration, and gene flow.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Bio 420 or equivalent.
Title
Introduction
Learning Outcome
Students will gain a general introduction to the field a population genetics.
Title
Application
Learning Outcome
Students will experience the broad application of population genetics to diverse fields from ecology to medicine.
Title
Analyze Data
Learning Outcome
Students will manipulate and analyze population genetic data, especially molecular data.
