BIOL 320 Plant Breeding
BIOL320
Description
This course reviews the genetic enhancement of crop value to humans through development and applications of Mendelian, quantitative, and molecular genetics. Students will examine crop genetic improvement methods by discussing the history and current practice of plant breeding, tools available to breeders, choices and modifications of those tools to meet specific objectives, and challenges plant breeders face in developing varieties for the future. Emphasis on pollination syndromes, plant breeding, and the role of genetic modification of plants.
Pre Reqs:
BIOL 103 Biology: Foundations of Life
Dates
Feb 24, 2025 — Mar 30, 2025
Jul 14, 2025 — Aug 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025 — Dec 21, 2025
Feb 23, 2026 — Mar 29, 2026
Location
Distance Education - Online
Registration Information
For credit cost: $1410
