Plant Breeding (PLBRG)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018. Courses of Study 2018-2019 is scheduled to publish mid-June.
Last Updated
- Schedule of Classes - April 21, 2018 7:14PM EDT
- Course Catalog - April 21, 2018 7:15PM EDT
Classes
PLBRG 2010
Course Description
Introduction to plant breeding; offers a sense of the importance of the field, tracing its evolution from the prescientific days of crop domestication to modern applications of biotechnology. Offers examples ... view course details
PLBRG 4030
Course Description
Genetic enhancement of crop value to humans began with domestication and continues with farmers' variety development and scientifically trained plant breeders' applications of Mendelian, quantitative, ... view course details
PLBRG 4050
Course Description
Covers statutory protection (copyright, trademarks, patents, plant variety protection), contracts (from material transfer to licensing), management of IP (e.g., freedom-to-operate, valuation, genetic resources, ... view course details
Seven Week - First. Combined with: IARD 4050
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLBRG 4060
Course Description
Field trips to plant breeding programs involve discussion of breeding methods used, overall goals, selection and screening techniques, and variety and germplasm release. Additional labs include selection ... view course details
PLBRG 4070
Course Description
Introduction to biofortification of crop plants for enhancing their nutritional quality and health-promoting properties. The course discusses strategies and breeding methods to modify the contents ... view course details
PLBRG 5990
Course Description
Problem-solving project entailing either fieldwork and/or library work. The aim of the project is to give students supervised experience in dealing intellectually and analytically with a professional problem ... view course details
PLBRG 6100
Course Description
In-depth, practical exposure to applied crop breeding. Students participate in the department's maize, small grains, potato, pepper, squash, forage, tomato, and onion breeding programs to gain hands-on ... view course details
PLBRG 6500
Course Description
Teaching at a research university, problems and possibilities. view course details
PLBRG 7170
Course Description
Discusses quantitative genetics for more effective plant breeding. Topics include population genetics, linkage, components of variance; heritability; theoretical gain from selection; and genotypic and ... view course details
PLBRG 7900
Course Description
Thesis research for PhD candidates only before "A" exam has been passed. view course details
PLBRG 8900
Course Description
Thesis research for master's candidates. view course details
PLBRG 9900
Course Description
Thesis research for PhD candidates after "A" exam has been passed. view course details