Agr, Lndscp & Envir: Crop Breeding (A)

About ALE 3990 A

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Notes

Open to degree and PACE students Prerequisites: ALE 1210 plus one ALE 2XXX course or instructor permission. Special Topics courses cannot carry CC designations

Section Description

This course will explore the history and significance of crop breeding and domestication as well as explore the new technologies employed by plant breeders to develop crops for an ever-changing global environment. Throughout the course we will investigate case studies of different economically and culturally significant crops as well as include hands-on experience in crop breeding through a series of lab, greenhouse, and computational exercises.

The learning outcomes for this course include:
1) Understand fundamental genetic principles related to the breeding of crop plants
2) Describe common objectives and strategies utilized in crop breeding
3) Apply knowledge of genetics and crop physiology to select an appropriate strategy for plant improvement

Section Expectation

This course will include two lectures per week over the course of the Spring semester. To succeed in this class you will need to be intellectually engaged, participate (come to class, take/share notes, ask questions, attend office hours), and collaborate with your classmates (discuss content, study together, support each other). You will have out of class readings, homework, and assignments you will be responsible for completing on time.

Evaluation

The grade for this course will be comprised of 4 exams, 6+ homework assignments, various in class assignments, and a final project. This is subject to change, but will be the baseline expectation for the course.

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