BTRY 4810

BTRY 4810

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

Population genetics is the study of the transmission of genetic variation through time and space. This course explores what the patterns and dynamics of genetic variation in populations can teach us about the processes that underlie evolution. Topics include the quantification of genetic variation, mutation, selection and fitness, genetic drift, migration, population structure, multilocus models, quantitative traits, and adaptation at the molecular level. We will also discuss efforts to connect genotype with phenotype and ultimately fitness. Emphasis is placed on the interplay between theory, computer simulations, and data from natural as well as experimental populations. Specific case studies include the evolution of drug resistance, experimental evolution of microbes and insects, breeding techniques in plants and animals, the evolution of cancer, and the genetic structure and evolution of human populations.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800, BIOEE 1780, or equivalents.

Outcomes
  • Students will understand the fundamental genetic and evolutionary processes that shape levels and patterns of genetic variation in populations. Students will be able to apply these principles to the analysis of genetic data to address contemporary issues.
  • Students will be able to apply population genetic concepts to interpret genetic data from natural populations.
  • Students will be familiar with a number of experimental and statistical approaches to analyzing and inferring evolutionary processes and biological function from data.
  • Students will write and discuss knowledgeably about the methods, analyses and interpretation of recent literature as well as their own analyses of data.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMG 4810

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19989 BTRY 4810   LEC 001

    • MWF Stocking Hall M01
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Messer, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800, BIOEE 1780, or equivalents.

  • 19990 BTRY 4810   DIS 201

    • M Warren Hall 113
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Messer, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19991 BTRY 4810   DIS 202

    • T Warren Hall 137
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Messer, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person