Course Description

Biology 366b Evolutionary Genetics

(Given by the Departments of Plant Sciences and Zoology.) The study of evolution in large and small random and non-random mating populations, showing discrete and quantitative inheritance. The roles and importance of mutation, inbreeding, drift, selection and linkage.

Prerequisites: One of Biology 244a, Statistical Sciences 135, 222a/b, 241a/b, the former Statistical Sciences 255, Psychology 281, and a half course in genetics (e.g., Biology 281b) or permission of the Department.

2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, half course.

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