Quantitative Genetics
Biology
A course by
Lincoln University
Core skills this course teaches
Understand basic genetics and breeding programme development
Gain a solid foundation in genetics and comprehend the process involved in creating and developing breeding programmes.
Apply quantitative genetics knowledge in real-world situations
Utilize advanced knowledge of quantitative genetics in practical, real-world scenarios, particularly in plant and animal breeding contexts.
Critically analyse and evaluate datasets
What You're Signing Up For
This course covers advanced aspects of quantitative genetics and recent progress in the field. It places emphasis on applications in animal and plant breeding, and aims to equip students with the ability to understand, apply, and critically analyze genetic principles and breeding programmes.
Course Content
- Recent progress in quantitative genetics
- Animal breeding
- Plant breeding
- Development of breeding programmes
- Critical analysis and evaluation of genetic datasets
What you need to know first
Restriction: Quantitative Genetics, ANSC-632
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Biosciences
Plant Breeding
Animal Breeding
Future employment opportunities might be
Plant breeder
Animal breeder