FSCI 3110U – Population Genetics

This course explores how evolutionary forces drive allele frequency change. Topics include drift, coalescence, random mating, inbreeding, genetic drift, mutation load and natural selection as they relate to populations. The role and significance of molecular genetics as it relates to population genetics, evolution, systematics and phylogeny is also considered. Concepts will be examined in the context of forensic science as well as other applied biological sciences.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 1000U or MATH 1010U) and BIOL 1010U and BIOL 1020U and STAT 2020U and BIOL 2020U
Note(s): This course may be offered in a hybrid format with 1.5 hours of lectures and 1.5 hours of online lectures and self-learning material.