This is the second in a sequence of graduate courses designed to provide students 
with a rigorous, mathematically-based study of evolutionary genetics. The 
successful student will be prepared to understand the current literature in the 
field of evolutionary genetics in depth and to use this knowledge to plan and 
execute research projects.

1.  Fitness components and life history evolution
2.  Mating system evolution
3.  Genetic drift (revisited). The coalescent
4.  Mutation and neutral theory. 
5.  Nucleotide polymorphism and tests of neutrality
6.  Gene genealogies. The molecular clock
7.  Tests for selection
8.  Molecular phylogenetics
9.  Molecular phylogeography
10. Comparative genomics. Genome wide polymorphism
11. Species divergence.  Speciation
12. Sex chromosomes. Sexual selection
13. Gene families. Transposable elements

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.