Barley World

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.

Instructors
Patrick Hayes: 253 Crop Science Bldg.

Alfonso Cuesta-Marcos: 245 Crop Science Bldg.

Teaching assistant
Christina Hagerty  

Topics 

• Mendelian genetics
• Sex determination
• Chromosome biology
• Linkage and mapping
• DNA: form and function
• From RNA to protein
• From gene to phenotype
• Molecular tools 
• Transgenics
• Sexual reproduction
• Ploidy
• Genome architecture 
• Quantitative traits 

Graduate student section:

• 530 syllabus
• Presentation Schedule

Future classes to consider:

• Spring 2012: Plant Breeding -HORT/CSS 450/550
• Fall 2012: DNA fingerprinting, mapping, and QTL analysis. HORT/CSS 620,621,622

Resources 

• Schedule: Lecture topics and exam dates
• Grading: Grading policies and answer keys
• Learning outcomes
• Tools: Text, notes, and other resources
• Recitation: Optional but highly encouraged
• Genetics on the WWW: Links to selected sites
• Exam vault

Key links: 

• Plant Genomes - video features from Science
• NCBI education
• OSU - CGRB
• Learn. Genetics - Winner of the Science prize for online resources in education 
• Plant & Soil Sciences eLibrary
  
  

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