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GENETICS 631

PLANT GENETICS AND DEVELOPMENT

3 credits.

Covers the basic concepts of genetics and genomics as applied to plants and their development, including discussions on breeding systems (modes of reproduction, sex determination, self incompatibility and crossing barriers), linkage analysis, genome structure and function (structure, function and evolution of nuclear and organellar chromosomes; haploidy and polyploidy; expression regulation and epigenetics), along with a description of current methodologies used in the analysis of these processes within the context of plant development. The objective is to instigate a broader knowledge and understanding of the principles and methodologies used in plant genetics and their applications in investigations of the molecular mechanisms that modulate plant development.

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Requisites: GENETICS 466 , 468 , BIOCORE 587 , or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the plant life cycles and key concepts in plant development Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Explore and compare experimental approaches to study breeding systems, recombination, and modes of trait segregation in plants, including quantitative traits Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Explain genetic, epigenetic and genomic approaches to study plant growth, development and responses to the environment Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Analyze and interpret data in plant genetics and development Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Critically evaluate papers from the primary literature Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Compare and contrast published experimental data that address specific biological questions in plants, use the corresponding information to develop novel hypotheses, and design experiments that test these hypotheses. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the plant life cycles and key concepts in plant development Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Explore and compare experimental approaches to study breeding systems, recombination, and modes of trait segregation in plants, including quantitative traits Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Explain genetic, epigenetic and genomic approaches to study plant growth, development and responses to the environment Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Analyze and interpret data in plant genetics and development Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Critically evaluate papers from the primary literature Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Compare and contrast published experimental data that address specific biological questions in plants, use the corresponding information to develop novel hypotheses, and design experiments that test these hypotheses. Audience: Graduate

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