Given every Winter, it overlaps somewhat with Biology 454 and with Zoology 414 but covers the genetic aspects of evolution with less emphasis on ecology and paleontology than the first, less emphasis on molecular evolution than the second. Now given every other year, this is the graduate theoretical evolutionary genetics course that I give. Lots of equations, though mostly at a low mathematical level. No pictures of cute furry animals. Next time it's given will be Spring, 1999.
Most postings are serious discussions by researchers.
Low volume, high quality. Supposed to be the forum for discussion by population biologists. But they don't post much there. This helps ensure that real population biologists will continue to avoid the group. The arena for endless debate between creationists and others, with frequent digressions into theology.