PWS 559

Download as PDF

Molecular Plant Breeding

Plant and Wildlife Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Molecular genetics methods applied to improvement of economically important plants. Theory and methods of plant transformations.

When Taught

Fall Odd Years

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

PWS 265, 340, 485, 586, PDBio 360; or equivalents; PWS 494R or concurrent enrollment

Title

Manuscript for Journal

Learning Outcome

Prepare a manuscript for submission to a refereed scientific journal

Title

Lead Discussions

Learning Outcome

Lead classroom discussions using current scientific literature as the basis for the discussion

Title

Academic & Industry-Based Science

Learning Outcome

Discuss the differences between academic and industry-based science

Title

Scientific Journals

Learning Outcome

Explain scientific ethics, etiquette, and the underpinnings as to why it is important to publish scientific journals

Title

Genetic Molecular Markers

Learning Outcome

Outline the history and uses of genetic molecular markers

Title

Marker Systems

Learning Outcome

Discuss with proficiency the pros and cons of a minimum of seven different marker systems. Examples of these systems include RFLPs, RAPDs, AFLPs, SSRs, and SNPs