Independent study involving research work in Genetics under the direct guidance of a faculty member, with students arranging work and credits with the instructor.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades); Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
General Genetics 2 covers genetic analysis, population genetics, evolution, and quantitative genetics, including mutant screens, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, and complex trait inheritance.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.72 GPA, 85.3% A/AB (n=102 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.78 GPA, 91.6% A/AB (n=83 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.85 GPA, 91.8% A/AB (n=97 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
Quantitative Research and Rigor in Genetics reviews statistical concepts for genetics research, applies computational methods via software and coding, and emphasizes study design, transparency, and reproducibility.