BIOL 15 Genetic Variation and Evolution

This course examines fundamental population-level processes and mechanisms that give rise to diversity of living organisms. The class will explore the interplay of evolutionary forces acting on genetic variation for both single-gene traits and complex traits determined by multiple genes and environmental conditions. Evolution of the human population will serve as the main study system. The class periods will include problem-solving sessions and hands-on activities on experimental evolution, observational data analyses and computer-based evolutionary inferences. Open to all students without prerequisite. Note: BIOL 12, BIOL 13, BIOL 14, BIOL 15, BIOL 16 may be taken in any order.  NOTE:  As of winter term 2019, this course no longer has a laboratory component and will not meet the SLA requirement.

Instructor

Zhaxybayeva

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SCI

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Offered

• Winter