BIO 315 - Population Genetics

Institution:

Wake Forest University

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Description:

Study of the amount and distribution of genetic variation in populations of organisms, and of how processes such as mutation, recombination, and selection affect genetic variation. Lectures present both an introduction to theoretical studies, and discussion of molecular and phenotypic variation in natural populations. Labs make use of computer modeling and simulation, and experiments using populations of fruitflies and other model organisms as appropriate. P-BIO 113 and 213. (QR)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wfu.edu

Phone Number:

(336) 758-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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