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Honors == // == Announcements == // == Grade postings and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act == // == Grading and course policy == // == General course information == // == Instructors == // == TAs == // == Study Groups
Terms students are expected to know from previous courses.
Final grades are now posted on the Grade tracker
Curve and distribution for the final exam now posted
Final exams can be picked up outside of BSW 211
Key posted under Exams
Current list of persons interested in study groups.
Corrected Problem sets can be picked up on the wall organizer outside of BSW 211.
| Lecture Notes | Date | Lecture # | Reading | Instructor | Assignments (date due) |
| 23-Aug | 1 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 25-Aug | 2 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 27-Aug | 3 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | Problem set 2 | |
| 27-Aug | 4 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 30-Aug | 5 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 1-Sep | 6 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 3-Sep | 7 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 3-Sep | 8 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | Problem Set 3 Problem set 2 due |
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| 6-Sep | NO CLASS | LABOR DAY | |||
| 8-Sep | 9 | Prob theory & Genetics | Walsh | ||
| 10-Sep | 10 | Mendelian Genetics | Chapter 2 | Walsh | Problem Set 4 Problem set 3 due |
| 10-Sep | 11 | Extensions of Mendelian Analysis | Chapter 3 | Walsh | |
| 13-Sep | 12 | Chromosomal Theory of Heredity | Chapter 4 | Walsh | |
| 15-Sep | 13 | Sex: Chromosomes, Determination, and Linkage | pp. 99-105, 431-432 | Walsh | |
| 17-Sep | 14 | review for exam | Walsh | Problem Set 5 Problem set 4 due |
17-Sep | 15 | review homework, review for exam | Walsh | 20-Sep | 16 | Review for Exam | Walsh | Problem set 5 due | 22-Sep | 17 | Review for Exam | Weinert |
| 24-Sep | EXAM 1 | ||||
| 24-Sep | no class | ||||
| 27-Sep | 18 | Weinert | |||
| 29-Sep | 19 | Weinert | |||
| 1-Oct | 20 | human genetic history | Alan Redd | ||
| 1-Oct | 21 | NO CLASS | |||
| 4-Oct | 22 | Genetics of Color vision | Walsh | ||
| 6-Oct | 23 | Extranuclear inheritance | Chapter 15 | Walsh | |
| 8-Oct | 24 | Changes in Chromosome Structure | Chapter 13 | Walsh | |
| 8-Oct | 25 | Changes in Chromosome Number | Chapter 13 | Walsh | |
| 11-Oct | 26 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 13-Oct | 27 | link to Ted's notes | Ch14 S 57-71 487-519 | Weinert | |
| 15-Oct | 28 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 15-Oct | 29 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 18-Oct | 30 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | Problem Set 6 | |
| 20-Oct | 31 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | Problem Set 7 | |
| 22-Oct | 32 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | Problem set 6 due | |
| 22-Oct | 33 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 25-Oct | 34 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 27-Oct | 35 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | Problem set 7 due | |
| 29-Oct | EXAM 2 | EXAM 2 | Weinert | ||
| 29-Oct | no class | ||||
| 1-Nov | 36 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 3-Nov | 37 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 5-Nov | 38 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | ||
| 5-Nov | 39 | link to Ted's notes | Weinert | Problem Set 8 | |
| 8-Nov | 40 | Linkage | pages 113-125 | Walsh | Problem Set 9 |
| 10-Nov | 41 | 3-point test crosses | pages 126 - 132 | Walsh | |
| 12-Nov | 42 | Fungal Genetics | pages 132-140 | Walsh | Problem Set 10
Problem set 8 due |
| 12-Nov | 43 | Problem set | Walsh | ||
| 15-Nov | 44 | Recombination and Gene Conversion | pp. 178-188 | Walsh | |
| 17-Nov | 45 | Genetic maps and mapping functions | pp. 129-131 | Walsh | |
| 19-Nov | 46 | Mapping QTLs and Disease genes | pp. 398-404, 692-699 | Walsh | Problem set 9 due |
| 19-Nov | 47 | Problem sets | Walsh | ||
| 22-Nov | 48 | Population Genetics I: Variation, Hardy-Weinberg, and Linkage Disequilibrium | pp. 677-682 | Walsh | Problem set 10 due |
| 24-Nov | 49 | Population Genetics II: Mutation, Inbreeding, and Genetic Drift | Walsh | Problem Set 11 | |
| 26-Nov | NO CLASS | Thanksgiving | |||
| 26-Nov | NO CLASS | Thanksgiving | |||
| 29-Nov | 50 | Population Genetics III: Natural Selection | pp. 682-692 | Walsh | Problem Set 12 |
| 1-Dec | 51 | review for Exam 3 | Walsh | Problem set 11 due | |
| 3-Dec | EXAM 3 | EXAM 3 | |||
| 3-Dec | no class | ||||
| 6-Dec | 52 | The Neutral Theory of Molecular Evolution | Chapter 21 | Walsh | |
| 8-Dec | 53 | review for final | Walsh/Weinert | Problem set 12 due | |
| 13-Dec | FINAL | 11am - 1 pm |
Lecture Time and Place: M,W,F 11am 204 CBS (KOFFL bldg); F. 2pm Integrated Learning Center (ILC) 120
Reading Material: Genetics: From Genes to Genomes (2nd Edition) by Hartwell et al. is required. 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. pos (on the website and class bulletin boards). The method of posting with the the last four digits of your student 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).
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:
Exams: There are three 100 point midterms (24 September, 29 October, 3 December ) and a 200 point final (13 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.
| Material | Points |
| Lecture exam 1 | 100 |
| Lecture exam 2 | 100 |
| Lecture exam 3 | 100 |
| 12 lecture problem sets | 120 |
| Final Exam | 200 |
Your final grade will be compu 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 weigh. 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 (state the nature of the problem, a simple "please regrade" is NOT sufficient) within 1 week of receiving the grade. The complete exam or problem set may be regraded, and a higher or lower score may result. In exceptionally egregious cases, we reserve the right to dock students additional points for overly aggressive attempts to mine for additional frivolous points through regrading.
Regrading: Request for regrading of any material (exam or problem set) must be made in writing to the grader (state the nature of the problem, a simple "please regrade" is NOT sufficient) within 1 week of receiving the grade. The complete exam or problem set may be regraded, and a higher or lower score may result. In exceptionally egregious cases, we reserve the right to dock students additional points for overly aggressive attempts to mine for additional frivolous points through regrading.
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. Where appropriate, Dr. Walsh can assign an excused miss. If at all possible, please see Dr. Walsh before an exam is missed.
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.
The extra honors section meetings on Monday 2:00 - 2:50 PM in BioSciences West 237.
Updated Honors Syllabus (posted 31 August) pdf file
Instructor: Alan Redd
First few readings (pdf files)
