Assignment: 1/31/22 - 2/2/22 Applying computer models to the HW equilibrium.

AP BIOLOGY-B
2022-01-28T18:49:28Z

Due: Feb 4, 2022 by 11:59pm

The Hardy Weinberg equilibrium is how we expect allele frequencies to behave under ideal, non-evolving populations. For this equilibrium to exist there are five conditions that must be met.

1. Very Large Population

2. No gene flow

3. No mutation

4. Random mating

5. No natural selection

Over the next 3 days you will work in groups to build a robust computer model that can simulate the conditions of the Hardy Weinberg equilibrium and then deliberately break one of the conditions of the equilibrium to see how it impacts the allele frequency.

The initial model needs to be 50 generations with 1000 individuals per generation.

For the modified model you will have to first understand how the H-W condition you've selected functions in nature and then develop a solution to make the computer behave in this way.

Scoring:

10 points - You participated

20 Points possible - THE MODEL: A high performing model will represent the complexity and nuance of real biological populations. A high performing model will demonstrate coding trends and decisions that are based on actual populations rather than chosen arbitrarily. A high performing model will include graphs that allow the user to easily visualize allele trends and make comparisons between the control model and the experimental.

20 Points possible - THE PRESENTATION: An effective presentation is characterized by meaningful contributions from all group members. An effective presentation uses examples, graphics, images or analogies to ensure that the audience understands the problem that is being solved. An effective presentation will focus on communicating the process of solving the problem not just presenting the solution. An effective presentation will help the audience see the difficulties encountered as the research group worked on the problem. An effective presentation will use carefully chosen graphs or images to illustrate the outcome of their model. An effective presentation guide the audiences attention to important findings or comparisons that emerged from the model.

Power point used to introduce this lab

The Hardy Weinberg equilibrium is how we expect allele frequencies to behave under ideal, non-evolving populations. For this equilibrium to exist there are five conditions that must be met.

1. Very Large Population

2. No gene flow

3. No mutation

4. Random mating

5. No natural selection

Over the next 3 days you will work in groups to build a robust computer model that can simulate the conditions of the Hardy Weinberg equilibrium and then deliberately break one of the conditions of the equilibrium to see how it impacts the allele frequency.

The initial model needs to be 50 generations with 1000 individuals per generation.

For the modified model you will have to first understand how the H-W condition you've selected functions in nature and then develop a solution to make the computer behave in this way.

Scoring:

10 points - You participated

20 Points possible - THE MODEL: A high performing model will represent the complexity and nuance of real biological populations. A high performing model will demonstrate coding trends and decisions that are based on actual populations rather than chosen arbitrarily. A high performing model will include graphs that allow the user to easily visualize allele trends and make comparisons between the control model and the experimental.

20 Points possible - THE PRESENTATION: An effective presentation is characterized by meaningful contributions from all group members. An effective presentation uses examples, graphics, images or analogies to ensure that the audience understands the problem that is being solved. An effective presentation will focus on communicating the process of solving the problem not just presenting the solution. An effective presentation will help the audience see the difficulties encountered as the research group worked on the problem. An effective presentation will use carefully chosen graphs or images to illustrate the outcome of their model. An effective presentation guide the audiences attention to important findings or comparisons that emerged from the model.

Power point used to introduce this lab