General Information Course Title Population and Quantitative Genetics Credits 3 Course Overview This course is an introduction to population and quantitative genetics. The topics emphasize evolutionary biology, with an aim at developing a conceptual and mathematical understanding of the genetic basis of genetic variation and evolution. The course is co-taught with BIOL 434. Instructor: Dr. Mike Whitlock (whitlock@zoology.ubc.ca Room 216, Biodiversity) Course Term 2 Meeting Days/Times Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Course Code BIOL 509 Course Department Biology