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PAB3103: Plant and Agricultural Genetics
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
This module provides training in fundamental and applied genetics in relation to plants (crops) and animals (livestock), including molecular agricultural biotechnologies. Conventional, molecular, population and quantitative genetics aspects will be covered, including the latest advances in genetics, genomics, genetic modifications and applied systems biology as applied to crops and livestock.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role that agricultural plant and animal research has played and continues to play in the emergence of our current level of understanding of genetics
- Describe and discuss different genetic techniques and approaches for the improvement of crops and livestock
- Critically appraise the contribution that genetics has made to agricultural productivity compared to other innovations
- Use scientific evidence to appraise benefits or risks associated with new varieties (genotypes) of crops or livestock
- Understand the distinctions, relationships and synergies between different branches of genetics (e.g. mendelian, population, quantitative, epigenetics etc)
- Developed their abilities to read, interpret, appraise and present the results in genetics research papers from leading-edge scientific journals.
- Have gained an understanding of multiple traits of relevance to agriculture that have been improved through past and current advances in genetics.
- Be proficient in science communication, and understand how policy and media interfaces with the field of plant and livestock genetics
Assessments
- Written Assessment (60%)
- Continuous Assessment (40%)
Teachers
- CHARLES SPILLANE:
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- RONAN SULPICE:
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- GALINA BRYCHKOVA:
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- ANTOINE FORT:
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- SARA FARRONA:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.