Plant &Agricultural Genetics

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This module provides training in fundamental and applied genetics in relation to plants and animals, including molecular agricultural biotechnologies. Conventional, molecular, population and quantitative genetics aspects will be covered, including the latest advances in genetics, genomics, genetic modifications and applied systems biology as applied to crops and livestock. Students will meet for four one hour lectures each week for six weeks. 60 percent of grade will be assessed via a two hour written exam in short answer format, and the remaining 40 percent will be based on a semester long essay on the topic of crop improvement via genetic techniques.