Plant Genetics

Course Description
The structure, expression, and manipulation of plant genomes will be explored using the principles and theory of classical and contemporary genetics. This course is designed to build a solid foundation in plant genetics and to stimulate further, more specialized, study. Some genetics background helpful, but not required.

Instructor
Patrick Hayes
253 Crop Science Bldg. (CSB)
Oregon State University

Teaching assistants
Scott Fisk & Natalie Graham CSB 221

Invited speakers/expert resources
Alfonso Cuesta-Marcos - Barley genetics
Tanya Filichkin - Barley genetics





CSS/Hort 430/530 Winter 2010

Topics 
Introduction
Mendelian genetics
Sex determination
Chromosomes, mitosis, and meiosis
Linkage: making and using maps
From gene to phenotype
DNA: structure and replication
Molecular markers
From RNA to protein
Gene and genome sequencing
Plant genetic engineering
Sexual reproduction
Ploidy
Transposable elements
Mutation
Quantitative traits

Questions, contributions, and comments

Classes to consider
for Spring 2010
Plant Breeding: HORT/CSS 450/550

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





Schedule: Lecture topics and exam dates

Grading: Grading policies and answer keys

Learning outcomes: Expectations

Tools: Text, notes, and other resources

Recitation: Optional but highly encouraged

Genetics on the WWW: Links to selected sites

Key links:
Plant Genomes - video features from Science
NCBI education
OSU - CGRB
Learn. Genetics - Winner of the Science prize for online resources in education