BIOL * 3020 – Population Genetics F (3-2) [0.50]

This course is designed to explore the concepts of random mating, inbreeding, random drift, assortative mating and selection as they relate to natural populations. The dynamic genetic structure of populations and its relationship to the process of speciation is examined. The role and significance of molecular genetics as it relates to population genetics, evolution, systematics and phylogeny is also considered. Department of Integrative Biology.


Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : December 27, 2015

Is the textbook recommended by the student? Yes
Did the student enjoy the professor? No
Professor : Teresa Crease

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Had this is in the Fall 2015 semester and might I say that it was one the worst classes I had to take :( The lectures were incredibly boring and the prof gave us incorrect information about the final (told us cumulative but ended up being about everything after the exam). I still didn\'t understand the course too well and I would not recommend it. Take this course with Griswold, I had him for BIOL2400 and loved it (which was the reason I originally took this course but the switched the profs out last minute) :(
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : December 18, 2011

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? No
Professor : Not specified

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So i have mixed feelings about this. I don't know why people loved Griswold, i thought he was hard to pay attention to because he speaks with no enthusiasm. The weekly assignments were WAY too much work to only be worth 4% with lots of question then also a big data analysis that you do in excel too. He doesn't explain the concepts behind the math, so it was hard to understand why things were actually occurring then he would ask on a midterm for you to explain it. Midterm averages were high 70s though, and i went into final with an 83. DO NOT buy the textbook. Waste of money. But if youre looking for a genetics course that is easier then the one in 2nd year..this is for you.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : December 5, 2011

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? Yes
Professor : Griswald

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If math and stats are not your strongest subjects, I would highly rethink taking this class. It was completely different than what I was expecting. The prof overall was good, but never really answered your questions clearly. It is possible to get a good mark in the course, you just really have to keep on the material and assignments, and be good at memorizing formulas.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : October 25, 2011

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? No
Professor : Not specified

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easy, interesting.. Griswold is the best guy!!
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : October 21, 2011

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? Yes
Professor : Dr. Griswold

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I really enjoyed this class, I found it very interesting. Dr. Griswold is an amazing prof! Overall it was fairly easy, the class averages on midterms were high 70s and on the assignments were high 80s so it's easy to do well if you grasp the concepts
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