Genetic Statistics

Statistics/Genetics 536

Fall, 2001

This course introduces the field of population genetics, the science concerned with the genetic structure of populations and the forces that alter that structure.  Formally,

Probability applied to genetic systems; random mating; selection, mutation and migration; theory of inbreeding; effects of finite population size; basic concepts in quantitative genetics; prediction of progress from artificial selection.
Instructor: Karin S. Dorman
Office: Snedecor 210C; Science II 534
Office Hours: Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00 in Snedecor office (or by appointment)
Email: kdo#no-spam#rman@iastate.edu
WWW: http://www.ourresearch.org/teaching/STAT536/
Lectures: TR 3:40 - 4:55 in Coover 3126
Grading: Homework: 70%
Final project:  30%
Textbook: None required, but see the list.

Important Announcements

Calculation of grades
Grades were calculated as follows. Each homework (and final quiz) counted for 8.7% of your grade (weighted equally, despite original intentions to rank differentially). The final presentation counted as 30%. The final percentages were ranked and graded on a curve: Because of the high fraction of group work, scores were very similar.
Obtaining old problem sets, presentation, etc.
All your graded material are in an envelope with your name in a box outside the door of my office.
Grades
Final grades are posted across from the Snedecor 210 doorway in the display case on a tiny yellow slip of paper (you can't miss it). Other homeworks and quiz are available now. Comments and grade on the presentation are available tomorrow. I am likely not in the office as the remodeling smell from the next room is unbearable. Contact me by email or phone (515-294-6078) if you want your stuff.
General Announcement
All relevant old announcements will be kept online.

Lectures

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