BTRY 4820 - Statistical Genomics: Coalescent Theory and Human Population Genomics

Spring. 4 credits.

Prerequisite: MATH 1110 or equivalent. At least one previous course in statistical methods and at least one involving programming, or permission of instructor. Co-meets with BTRY 6820.

A. Keinan.

Statistical methods of genomic data, emphasizing coalescent theory and molecular population genetics and genomics. Topics include derivation of coalescent theory, tests of natural selection, population structure, and statistical inference, with a focus on the population genomics of human populations.