Applied Genetics and Breeding
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Explore the application of genetics to the breeding of plants, animals and microbes for agricultural production systems, with practical knowledge of molecular genetics and gene technology.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University Campus, Christchurch
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced knowledge of genetics to develop breeding strategies
Use advanced knowledge of classical, molecular and quantitative genetics to develop strategies for manipulating genetic composition of organisms relevant to agricultural production.
Application of analytical tools in genetics and breeding
Identify and apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical tools to address problems and challenges in genetics and breeding.
Genetic population analysis and manipulation
Apply knowledge to analysis and manipulation of genetic composition of populations of animals, plants and micro-organisms.
What You're Signing Up For
Applied Genetics and Breeding explores the application of genetics to breeding of plants, animals and microbes relevant to agricultural production systems. It provides practical knowledge and applied uses of molecular genetics and modern gene technology techniques. The course covers classical, molecular and quantitative genetics to develop strategies in genetics manipulation, analytical tools application, population genetics analysis, and ethical considerations including selective breeding and transgenics. It emphasizes balancing genetic and breeding tools to produce valued, healthy livestock.
Course Content
- Application of genetics to breeding of plants, animals and microbes in agriculture
- Molecular genetics and gene technology
- Classical genetics
- Molecular genetics
- Quantitative genetics
- Development of breeding strategies
- Use of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools
- Analysis and manipulation of genetic populations
- Ethical issues in genetics study and application
- Selective breeding
- Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
- Transgenics
- Balancing genetic and other breeding tools for livestock welfare
What you need to know first
Genetics, GENE-201
Restriction: Molecular Biology, BICH-321
Restriction: Animal Breeding and Genetics, ANSC-340
Restriction: Plant Biotechnology, PLSC-332
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Future employment opportunities might be
Genetics analyst
Breeding program manager
Agricultural biotechnologist
Molecular biologist