PLBR 6060

PLBR 6060

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Advanced survey of genetics in higher plants including selected topics in transmission genetics, epigenetics, and chromosome biology. Emphasizes development of critical analytical skills through reading of current literature and a class project.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800 or equivalent and permission of instructor.

Outcomes
  • Familiarity with the main experimental approaches used in transmission genetics studies, including genetic mapping, designing and analyzing mutant screens, and using genetic linkage to clone genes.
  • Understanding how chromosome and chromatin structures affect their functions.
  • Familiarity with the mechanisms and consequences of genetic recombination.
  • Familiarity with main concepts of epigenetics.
  • Understanding how plant genomes are shaped by polyploidization, selection, and transposons.
  • Understanding how genetic approaches can be used to study biochemical and developmental pathways in plants.
  • Appreciation how knowledge of genetic mechanisms evolves in the face of new evidence.
  • Familiarity with contemporary literature in the areas of plant genetics covered in the class.
  • Ability to formulate genetic hypotheses.
  • Ability to critically read and discuss articles describing studies in plant genetics. As well as the ability to design a research project utilizing genetics approaches to solve biological questions through: a. Writing a research proposal; b. Peer-reviewing proposals; and c. Discussing proposals at a proposal panel meeting.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16467 PLBR 6060   LEC 001