Statistical Genetics I: Mendelian Traits

Mendelian genetic traits. Population genetics; Hardy-Weinberg, allelic variation, subdivision. Likelihood inference, information and power; latent variables and EM algorithm. Pedigree relationships and gene identity. Meiosis and recombination. Linkage detection. Multipoint linkage analysis.

Prefix
BIOST
Number
550
Credits
3
Variable Credit?
No
Credit/no-credit only?
No
Prereq
STAT 390 and STAT 394, or permission of instructor.
Joint Class?
Yes
With
STAT 550
Offered
Spring