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Problem Sets

Problem sets can be picked up on the wall organizer outside of BSW 211.

1. Problem set One (Due 31 August)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 7.2, medium = 7.5, Standard deviation = 2.2, range, 0-10, histrogram

2. Problem set Two (Due 7 September)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 8.0, medium = 8.5, Standard deviation = 2.2 range, 0-10, histrogram

3. Problem set Three (Due 21 September)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 7.6, medium = 8.0, Standard deviation = 2.2 range, 1-10, histrogram

4. Problem set Four
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 4.8 medium = 5.0, Standard deviation = 2.1 range, 1-10, histrogram

5. Problem set Five
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 7.8 medium = 8.0, Standard deviation = 2.1 range, 3.4-10, histrogram

6. Problem set Six
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 6.2, medium = 6.5, Standard deviation = 2.3, range, 1-10, histrogram

7. Problem set Seven
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean =7.3, medium = 8, Standard deviation = 2.0, range, 1-10, histrogram

8. Problem set Eight (Due Friday, 16 Nov)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 8.4, medium = 9, Standard deviation = 2.0, range, 0.5-10, histrogram

9. Problem set Nine (Due Wednesday, 21 Nov)
   • Problem set
   • Solutions
   • Distribution of scores
     • mean = 8.3, medium = 9, Standard deviation = 2.1 range, 1-10

10. Problem set Ten (Due Friday, 30 Nov)
    • Problem set
    • Solutions
      • total of 15 points on this problem set: mean = 10.4, medium = 11, Standard deviation = 3.3 range, 2.5-15, histrogram

11. Problem set Eleven (Problems for the final, not for turning in)
    • Problem set
    • Solutions

Additonal Problem

1. Extra problems (from Ted) on Epistasis.

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 (to be handed in with first homework)

General Course Information

Lecture Time and Place: M,W,F 11am 204 CBS (KOFFL bldg); F. 2pm Modern Lang 350

Reading Material: An Introduction to Genetic Analysis (7th 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, attached 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, 28 September; Friday, 2 November; Monday, 3 December) and a 200 point final (Wednesday, 12 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 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

• Time: Mondays, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
• Location: PAS 220, , moving to Social Sciences 132 (starting 10 Sept)
• Instructor: Linda Restifo, Associate Professor of Neurobiology
• Full course details

Instructors

• Bruce Walsh (Course coordinator)
  • office: BSW 322
  • phone: 621-1915
  • Office hours Mon, Wes 8:30 - 9:30 and by appointment
  • Home page
  • e-mail : jbwalsh@u.arizona.edu
    

• Ted Weinert
  • office: LSS 546
  • phone: 621-8511
  • Office hours: Mon. and Tue, 4-5
  • e-mail : tweinert@u.arizona.edu

• Linda Restifo (Honors instructor)
  • office: Gould-Simpson 408
  • phone: 621-9821
  • Office hours: Tuesday, 10-11 am
  • home page
  • e-mail : llr@neurobio.arizona.edu
  

  Teaching Assistants

• Jay Taylor
  • office: 321 BSW
  • Office hours: Tues. 2-4
  • home page
  • e-mail : jtaylor@math.arizona.edu

• Karlo Lopez
  • office: Old Chemistry 250 (Southwest corner of building, Dr. Walker's Lab)
  • Phone: 621-9697
  • Office hours: Tues 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • e-mail: lopezk@u.arizona.edu

• Rebecca Spokony
  • office: Gould Simpson 409
  • Office hours: Monday and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m
  • e-mail : spokony@email.arizona.edu

Exams

1. Exam One
   • Exam (Pdf file)
   • Key: Problems 1-4
   • Curve

2. Exam Two
   • Curve
3. Exam Three
   • Curve
   • Key

Previous Exams

• Exam one
  • 1999: Exam (pdf file) --- Key ---study guide --- Curve
  • 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
  • 1999: pdf file --- Key pdf file --- Study guide --- Curve
  • 1998: Exam (pdf ) --- Key (pdf ) --- Curve
  • 1997: Exam (pdf file) --- Key (pdf file)--- Curve.

• Final
  • 1999: Key (pdf file)--- Curve.
  • 1998: Curve
  • 1997: Exam (pdf file) --- Key (pdf file)--- Curve.