Overview
Description
Genetics of populations and mechanisms of evolution. Includes equilibrium conditions and forces altering gene frequencies and polygenic and quantitative inheritance.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- apply and interpret mathematical models in the study of population genetics.
- demonstrate a basic understanding of the modern science of population genetics.
- articulate in writing or verbally, the roles of both natural selection and drift in evolutionary change.
- describe several ways in which new species can emerge.
- describe the complex dynamics that lead to functionally coherent gene pools.
- synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.