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AGRONOMY 815B/ ENTOMOLOGY 815B Germplasm and Genes |
DATES: Oct. 2 - Nov. 6, 2007 |
Call Numbers: 1458 (D) 1459 (R) |
| URL: http://my.unl.edu | |||
Credits: One graduate credit. The course is also offered for noncredit professional development or CEU credit. (Interested in taking additional crop breeding courses for noncredit or CEU credit? Click here for details on special pricing for all three crop breeding mini-courses.)
| Registration: | Click here to register for noncredit professional development online, using your credit card |
| Click here to register for noncredit professional development, using mail payment | |
| Click here for academic credit |
Description: In this course, students learn about the world's great centers of crop diversity where plant breeders obtain germplasm and genes from cultivated plants and their wild relatives. Modern biotechnology and its ability to move genes from one species to another are discussed as the newest way to create genetic variation. The importance of creating the necessary genetic resources variation for conventional and modern plant breeding programs is discussed. Genetic variation is the driving force behind crop plant breeding efforts. The origin of crops and how crop ancestors have co-evolved with many crop diseases and plants are highlighted.
Instructor: Dr. P. Stephen Baenziger
Delivery: Students have the option of attending a traditional class on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus or participating entirely via the Internet. The resident class section, which will also be available "live" via the Internet for distance students, will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. in 272 Plant Sciences Building on the UNL East Campus. A website for the course will be available 24-hours-a-day at http://my.unl.edu. On it, students will find assignments, problem sets, additional readings and a discussion board. Periodic tests will be given to measure students' understanding of the material. Students will be graded only if they are taking the course for academic credit.
Requirements: Internet access and e-mail
Prerequisites: Individuals taking the course for academic credit must be enrolled in UNL's Graduate School and have completed AGRO 315. For individuals taking the course for noncredit or CEU-credit, one prior course in genetics is recommended.
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| 1. Intro to Crop Breeding, course notes by P. Stephen Baenziger (required for academic students) | ||||
| 2. Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding, by George Acquaah (optional/recommended) | ||||
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Purchase both items from the University Bookstore. |
Tuition: For information on tuition and fees, please click on the Registration links above.
Who It's For: Among those who would benefit from taking this course are:
- Graduate students, who can take this introductory mini-course as preparation for more intensive or specialized study later
- Certified professional agronomists and crop consultants
- Seed industry personnel
- Food industry personnel
- Extension educators
- Producers
- Science and vocational agriculture teachers
- Plant hobbyists
Still not sure if this course is for you? Check out this video description:
Dr. Baenziger (requires Flash player)
