Plant Breeding (PLBRG)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.
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- Schedule of Classes - April 13, 2023 2:00PM EDT
- Course Catalog - April 12, 2023 7:14PM EDT
Classes
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBRG 6030
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Bradfield Hall 105
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Moore, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800, PLBRG 2250, or other standard genetics course and course in crops or horticulture.
PLBRG 4070
Course Description
The nutrients in human diets are ultimately derived from plants. However, the edible portions of the world's most extensively grown staple food crops are poor sources for numerous micronutrients ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBRG 6070
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Emerson Hall 135
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Gore, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course or permission of instructors.
PLBRG 4080
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one laboratory and one field studies. Combined with: PLBRG 6080
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Stocking Hall 201
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sorrells, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite or co-requisite: PLBRG 4030 or equivalent.
PLBRG 6030
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBRG 4030
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Bradfield Hall 105
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Moore, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBRG 6070
Course Description
The nutrients in human diets are ultimately derived from plants. However, the edible portions of the world's most extensively grown staple food crops are poor sources for numerous micronutrients ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBRG 4070
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Emerson Hall 135
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Gore, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBRG 6080
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one laboratory and one field studies. Combined with: PLBRG 4080
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Stocking Hall 201
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sorrells, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
PLBRG 6500
Course Description
Teaching at a research university, problems and possibilities. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)