ANSC 446
Population Genetics

Credit:  3 or 4 hours.


Mathematical theory of the genetics of populations: estimation of allele frequency for autosomal and X-chromosomal loci, Hardy-Weinberg principle, systems of mating, relationship between relatives, forces that change allele frequency, and quantitative inheritance. Applications to animals, plants, and humans. Same as IB 416. Students desiring 4 hours credit do additional work in some area of population genetics. Prerequisite: ANSC 340; IB 150 or IB 201; one of MATH 220, MATH 221, MATH 234; or consent of instructor.