Links
Here's a pretty good link to help you learn more about population genetics and Hardy-Weinberg. It's called the "Gene School"

Population Genetics: Darwin Meets Mendel

Why did Mendel's findings fit in so well with Darwin's?

Define Population Genetics.

An Introduction to Hardy-Weinberg Theory

According to the Hardy-Weinberg theory, in a randomly mating population with no evolution or selection, the relative gene frequency will __________ from generation to generation. (change or stay the same?)

The Hardy-Weinberg Equation

What is the Hardy-Weinberg equation good for?

You may want to listen to the next lecture before answering...

What does p stand for?

What does q stand for?

What must p + q =  ?

Match them: 

• homozygous dominant, heterozygous, homozygous recessive
• p²    2pq     q²  

What must p² +  2pq +  q²   =  ?

Using the Hardy-Weinberg Theory

Follow his example... when I ask one on the test it will be similar to this Tay Sachs problem. Time to whip out those calculators!

Using the Hardy-Weinberg Theory - Part II

Here's another problem to work out with Dr. Wolfe.

Hardy-Weinberg: What Does This Have to Do With Evolution?

At first it appears silly to use the Hardy-Weinberg equation because it is based on non-evolving populations. Why is it actually a very useful equation/theory?

List (and know) the five criteria needed to maintain a population at Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

Define microevolution.