The successful student will know how to:

1. analyze basic concepts in evolutionary genetics in terms of mathematical models.

2. pose and test hypotheses drawn from concepts and principles in evolutionary
   genetics.

3. put together all factors into a comprehensive picture of evolution under the
   joint influence of selection, gene flow, mutation, mating system, and genetic
   drift.

4. read the current literature in evolutionary biology with understanding.

5. utilize the principles in evolutionary genetics in planning and executing
   research projects.

1.  Discrete variation.  Random mating and Hardy-Weinberg
2.  Multi-locus Hardy-Weinberg, linkage disequilibrium
3.  Non-random mating
4.  Genetic drift
5.  Hierarchical population structure
6.  Migration
7.  Constant selection at single and multiple loci
8.  Selection that varies across sexes, space or time
9.  Frequency dependent selection. Multi-locus selection
10. Group and kin selection
11. Quantitative traits. Means and deviations. Plasticity
12. Components of variance. Breeding values. Resemblance among relatives
13. Heritability, Response to selection, breeders’ equation. G matrix
14. Measuring selection on phenotypes
15. Fst vs. Qst
16. Mapping quantitative traits

Students in this course are encouraged to work collaboratively and cooperatively in 
small groups, and it is acceptable to turn in homework assignments based on group 
work.  We will expect students to play equivalent roles in these study groups and 
to inform the instructors about the composition of these study groups.  Students
will be expected to take tests as individuals without help from other persons.  
Students will be expected to abide by the UGA honor code in all aspects of this 
course.  We encourage students to talk to other faculty and other students to gain 
an understanding of the concepts of evolutionary genetics.  Any infringements of 
the honor code that come to the instructor's attention will be remanded to Academic 
Affairs for disciplinary action.