APSC8201
APSC 8201 - Advanced Plant Breeding (3 Cr.)
College of Food, Agri & Natural Resource Sciences (11004)
TCOA - College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
APSC 8201 - Advanced Plant Breeding (3 Cr.)
Course description
This course covers the principles underlying the application of genetics and statistics to cultivar development; evaluation of breeding methods; and methods to enhance genetic progress and efficiency through the application of statistical genetics, genomics, and molecular markers. In terms of format, this course is combination of lecture, discussion, and computer lab, varying according to the topic. An emphasis will be placed on classical and current literature to teach concepts, as well as hands-on experience with data analysis.
Introductory courses in plant breeding/genetics and statistics. Knowledge of population and quantitative genetics would be useful but not required.
Introductory courses in plant breeding/genetics and statistics. Knowledge of population and quantitative genetics would be useful but not required.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Typically offered term(s)
Spring Odd Year