A. Structure of the test:

            1. There will be 4 problems, worth 13 points each, along with 16 objective or short-answer questions, worth 3 points each. 

            2. BRING A CALCULATOR.

            3. At least 3 of the 4 problems will be from among the following problems:

                     a. test a population for being in the Hardy-Weinberg genotypic frequencies

                     b. derive and solve the recurrence equation for a recessive lethal

                     c. interpret a complex q graph

                     d. using words, graphs, and equations, derive the recurrence equation for migratin

                     e. using words and graphs, derive the equation for heritability

                     f. be able to convert from a q graph to a q vs. time graph and vice versa

                     ONLY IF WE GET THIS FAR: g. write a paragraph on the evolution of sex, covering at least the following: why does sex exist, why do the sexes differ, what sex ratio is selected for and when, and tell how sex has an automatic 50% disadvantage compared to asexual reproduction.

          4. The 16 objective-type questions, will be as follows:  One to three questions will be from among the assigned summary points for each of the 9 chapters (see below). 

                          

B. How to Study

               1. Study your lecture notes — try to get the main principles that were covered firmly in mind.  Look at the old tests available on the web and PRACTICE THE PROBLEMS you will be given on this test.

               2. Read all the assigned chapters.  First read the summary.   Then read the text.   Then reread the summary.  Write 2-3 paragraphs summarizing the chapter in your own words, and write one paragraph expanding one of the summary sentences to a full paragraph with some details. 

                3. Study with a partner.  Ask each other questions from lecture, and ask each other questions about the summary sentences from each chapter. 

   4. PRACTICE THE PROBLEMS.

 

C. What to Study

                         1. Lectures

                                            a. know the lecture notes (available on line in .pdf format)

                                     b. know how to do the problems that may be on the test (see old tests on web for examples).

                        2. Book

a.       read Chapters 4, 5, & 6. Skim Chapter 7 & read the summary points of Chapter 7.  Read chapters  9, 10, 11, 12, & 13.

                                                 b. Chapter summary points you are responsible for:

                                                       Chapter 4: all of them; Chapter 5: 1-4 + 7-12; Chapter 6: all; Chapter 7: 1, 2,

                                                        5, 7, 9; Chapter 9:1-6 + 8;  Chapter 10: 1-3 + 8 + 13;  Chapter 11: 1-10 +

                                                        11+ 13; Chapter 12: 1 + 5- 6 + 7-11; Chapter 13: 1-8 + 12.