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Problem Sets

Problem sets and their solutions are posted as pdf (adobe acrobat files). Most recent browsers launch these files directly, but some of you with older browsers will have to search the net for the free pdf reader for your particular system. Note that the screen output from some pdf files can look rather odd, but they print up just fine.

Optional problems

1. Problems in probability. --- Solutions
2. Selection -- solution
3. Quantitative Genetics -- Solutions

Problem Sets

1. Problem set One (Due 3 Sept 1999)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Incorrect response by question
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 7.1 , standard deviation = 2.5, range = 0 - 10, histogram

2. Problem set Two (Due 10 Sept 1999)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 7.18 , standard deviation = 2.3, range = 0 - 10, histogram

3. Problem set Three (Due 17 Sept 1999)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 7.77 , standard deviation = 2.4, range = 1 - 10, histogram

4. Problem set Four (Due 24 Sept 1999)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Incorrect response by question
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 7.69 , standard deviation = 2.4, range = 0 - 10, histogram

5. Problem set Five (Due 29 Sept 1999)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 8.44 , standard deviation = 1.5, range = 1 - 10, histogram

6. Problem set Six (Due 8 Oct 1999)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 8.7, standard deviation = 1.85, range = 0-10, histogram

7. Problem set Seven (Due 15 Oct 1999)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Incorrect response by question
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 8.6, standard deviation = 1.56, range = 2.5-10, histogram

8. Problem set Eight (Due 22 Oct 1999)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 7.1 standard deviation = 2.3, range = 1-10, histogram

9. Problem set Nine (Due 3 Nov 1999)
   • Problem set: Part 1 -- Part 2
   • Incorrect response by question (Part 2 only)
   • Solutions: Part 1 -- Part 2
   • Distribution of scores: (Part 1 + 2), 20 possible points
     • mean = 15.9 , standard deviation = 3.6, range = 4.5-20, histogram

10. Problem set Ten (Due 19 Nov 1999)
    • Problem set
    • Solutions
    • Distribution of scores
      • mean = 9.8, standard deviation = 3.3, range = 1-13.75, histogram

11. Problem set Eleven (Due Wednesday Nov 24 1999)
    • Problem set
    • Solutions
    • Distribution of scores
      • mean = 12.8, standard deviation = 4.68 range = 0.5-18, histogram

12. Problem set Twelve (Due Wednesday 8 Dec. 1999)
    • Problem set
    • Solutions
    • Distribution of scores
      • mean = 8.38, standard deviation = 2.06 range = 1.5-10, histogram

• mean = 98.26, standard deviation = 34.18 range = 0.5 - 140.25, histogram

Lecture Notes

Class handouts

Old class handouts can be picked up outside of BSW 211 for up to about a week after they were issued. All handouts are posted here, but in pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format. Many browsers have plugs-ins to read such files. Hence, if you are more than one week late in picking up old handouts, its up to you to find a pdf browser. Good luck!!

• Grade postings Consent form (passed out with first homework)

Note that some pdf files look funny on the screen (equations often don't align), but they print out fine.

Problem sets and their solutions.

• Lecture 1 (Introduction to probability)
• Lecture 2 (Distribution theory)

General Course Information

Lecture Time and Place: M,W,F 11am 204 CBS; F. 2pm 100 BSE

Reading Material: Genetic Analysis (6th Edition) by Griffiths et al. is required. The Student Companion to Genetic Analysis, which gives detailed answers to the book problems is optional, but students have found it very helpful. Extra readings may be assigned and these will be put on reserve in Main Library.

Grade postings and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

It is a violation of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to publicly post student grades that are identified by the student's name, institutional student identification number, or social security number without first having obtained the student's written permission. This regulation applies to Web sites and grade sheets left with office staff as well as to the more traditional posting sites such as bulletin boards and office doors.

Accordingly, attacked to the first homework assignment will be a form for you to sign if you wish to have your scores for homework, tests, etc. posted (on the website and class bulletin boards). The method of posting with the the last four digits of your SS number. Not signing this form has absolutely no effect on your grade, and it is completely voluntary.

If you do not sign this form, to ensure your privacy, I will only give out your scores if you visit me during office hours, after showing me a picture ID. To protect your privacy, no scores will be given over the phone or e-mail (unless you have signed the posting consent form).

• Consent form (passed out with first homework)

Grading and Course Policy

In the very rare event that you have to miss class on Friday, you can also fax in your problem sets (621-9190), but to receive any credit:

• You MUST put a cover sheet on directing them to Dr. Walsh (this is our Departmental Fax number). If you fail to use the cover sheet, the problem set can be lost, and we assume no reasonability in this case.
• The Fax must be received before 11 am Friday.

Individuals who do not turn in either of the first two problem sets can be dropped from the course without notice

Exams: There are three 100 point midterms (Friday, 1 October; Friday, 5 November; Monday, 6 December) and a 200 point final (Wednesday, 15 December). Material for exams will come from readings, problem sets, and lectures.

Grading: Material for exams will come from readings and lecture. Problem sets must handed in at the start of the 11 am Fri. class (unless otherwise noted on the syllabus) on dates indicated. Problem sets handed in late receive zero credit.

Your final grade will be computed two different ways, and you will receive the HIGHER of the two. One method uses the percentage of the total highest score, with 90% (and up) of the highest total score = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D. (If you are worried, we round up from the nearest 0.5, so that 89.500 = 90, but 89.499 = 89). The advantage of using the total percentage is that (in theory) the entire class can get an A. The second method uses normal (z) scores, which depend on the overall distribution of test scores. The advantage of using z-scores is that very good (or very bad) exam performances are more highly weighted. You can track your current grade status via your SS number using the Grade tracker .

Regrading: Request for regrading of any material (exam or problem set) must be made in writing to the grader using a special form (available from Dr. Walsh or the grader) within 1 week of receiving the grade. The complete exam or problem set may be regraded, and a higher or lower score may result.

Class policy on missed exams: Attendance is required for lecture and problem solving sessions. The Friday 2 p.m. meeting in 100 BSE is mandatory. Students will receive no credit, a zero, for problem sets and exams that are missed. NO MAKE UP EXAMS OR PROBLEM SETS WILL BE GIVEN.

Procedure to Resolve Disputes: First see grader; then Dr. Walsh

Class policy on study groups: You are encouraged to form study groups to discuss lecture material and problems sets. If you study and discuss problem sets in a study group put the names of all members of your study group on the first page of your answers. You will NOT be penalized for this. HOWEVER, DO NOT COPY ANSWERS FROM EACH OTHER. Discuss the problems in your study group and then go home and write up your answers alone.

Class policy on "academic integrity": Your academic work (exams and problem sets) must be your own; do not copy answers to problem sets or anything else; cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated on exams or problem sets. If you are caught, any combination of the following will occur (UA Code of Academic Integrity): a zero grade will be assigned for the work; course grade dropped one letter grade; course grade of F; disciplinary probation from University; suspension from the University; notation "Declared guilty of violation of the Code of Academic Integrity" put on student's permanent record.

Honors

Meeting time and place : Monday 2-3, BSW 212 (ROOM CHANGE)

Honors handout (pdf file)

Assignments

1. Due Monday 13 Sept
2. Due 18 October
3. Due 1 November
4. Due 8 November
5. Due 22 November
6. Due 29 November
7. Due 6 December

Instructors

• Bruce Walsh:
  • office: LSS 327A
  • phone: 621-1915
  • Office hours Mon, Wes 8:30 - 9:30 and by appointment
  • Bio info
  • Home page
  • e-mail : jbwalsh@u.arizona.edu
    

• Alison Adams
  • office: LSS 425
  • phone: 621-7526
  • Office hours: by appointment only
  • home page
  • e-mail : adamsa@u.arizona.edu

• Linda Restifo (Honors instructor)
  • office: Gould-Simpson 423
  • phone: 621-9821
  • Office hours: Thursdays, 9-10 am
  • home page
  • e-mail : llr@neurobio.arizona.edu
  

  Teaching Assistants

• Jay Taylor
  • office: 321 BSW
  • Office hours: Tuesday 2-3:30
  • home page
  • e-mail : jtaylor@math.arizona.edu

• Helene Harvey
  • office: BSW 302
  • Office hours: Thursday 9-10:30
  • e-mail: helene@u.arizona.edu

• Elizabeth Wood (1/2 time)
  • office: BSW 302
  • Office hours: Wednesday 12:30-2
  • e-mail : ewood@u.arizona.edu
  • Homepage

• Laura Zahn (1/2 time)
  • office: BSW 302
  • Office hours: Wednesday 12:30-2
  • e-mail : lzahn@u.arizona.edu

Exams

• Exam one
  • Exam (pdf file) --- Key ---study guide --- Curve

• Exam Two
  • Exam: pdf file --- Key pdf file --- study guide --- Curve

• Exam Three
  • Exam: pdf file --- Key pdf file --- Study guide --- Curve

Previous Exams

• Exam one
  • 1998: Exam (pdf file) --- Key --- Curve ---study guide
  • 1997: Exam (pdf file) --- Key (pdf file)--- Curve.
  • 1996: Exam --- Key
  • 1995: Exam --- Key --- Curve.

• Exam Three
  • 1998: Exam (pdf ) --- Key (pdf ) --- Curve
  • 1997: Exam (pdf file) --- Key (pdf file)--- Curve.

• Final
  • 1998: Curve
  • 1997: Exam (pdf file) --- Key (pdf file)--- Curve.