Population genetics

The objective of this course is to provide the theoretical background necessary to understand—and potentially be able to use and apply—the principles of how selection affects the evolution of populations. Y. Michalakis describes the basics of selection theory and demonstrates, using elementary algebra, that it is possible to derive some fundamental results in population genetics, such as Fisher’s Fundamental Theorem. He also provides an introduction to mutation-selection balance and two-locus theory. These latter topics are put into perspective in the courses taught by T. Lenormand on the evolution of sexual reproduction, migration, and local adaptation. T. Lenormand also presents the theory that enables an understanding of the dynamics of adaptation. G. Martin’s courses explain how stochastic effects interact with selection to influence the fate of adaptive mutations.

Intermediate-level skills in population genetics.

Terminal Control

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CM: 12:00 p.m.

TD: 12:00 p.m.

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