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2023 Fall > GRAD > biol > biol 635

Population Genetics and Diversity

Course #: biol 635

Description:
A quantitative approach to the concept of populations and the evolutionary forces affecting them. The course analyzes the interactions among forces and the resulting dynamics of population structure. Toward the end of the semester, the course shifts its primary emphasis from lecture to discussion in order to cover current topics in population genetics. Topics include the theory and application of tools necessary for assaying genetic variation in natural populations, DNA fingerprinting in forensics, the evolution of sex, and the genetics of rare and endangered species.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite = Graduate degree student in Biology or permission.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 13305 M
1:00 - 3:50 pm
Moyers,Brooke T M01-0318
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Capacity: 12
Enrolled: 11
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite = Graduate degree student in Biology or permission.
Course Attributes: Library and other resources, no cost materials