HORT4071W
HORT 4071W - Applications of Biotechnology to Plant Improvement (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive, Online may be available
Horticultural Science (11030)
TCOA - College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
HORT 4071W - Applications of Biotechnology to Plant Improvement (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive, Online may be available
Course description
This online course with required synchronous meetings is designed to provide a foundation in the theory and application of plant biotechnology used in crop improvement. The online lecture meets twice per week to introduce and discuss the basic concepts of plant genetics, molecular biology, DNA manipulation, plant tissue culture, gene introduction, and analysis of gene expression. The diversity of perspectives surrounding the application of biotechnology to plant improvement will be discussed. Course content consists of lecture, reading assignments, practice writing, peer review, discussions, and group work.
prereq: [Biol 1009 or equiv or grad student], instr consent
prereq: [Biol 1009 or equiv or grad student], instr consent
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Requirements
001882
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
Yes
Typically offered term(s)
Spring Odd Year