Catalog Course Description

Population genetics provides the theoretical foundation for modern evolutionary thinking. It also provides a basis for understanding genetic variation within populations. We will study population genetic theory and use it to illuminate a number of different topics, including the existence of sex, altruism and cooperation, genome evolution speciation, and human genetic variation and evolution.

Spring Term

7 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 2 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.

Fall Term

7 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 2 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.