BIOL 4494 - Population and Evolutionary Genetics

Introduces the genetic processes underlying evolutionary change in microbial, plant and animal populations. Topics include: sources of variation, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, population genetic structure, natural selection and other evolutionary forces, quantitative genetics and molecular phylogenetics. Emphasis on experimental data. Prereq: Completion of General Genetics and Introduction to Evolution with a C- or higher is required in order for students to enroll in this course. Cross-listed with BIOL 5494. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3