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Genetics for Agriculture (AGRI10051)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
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The objective of this subject is to introduce students to the concepts of genetics and the effects of genetic variation and selection used to propagate valuable heritable trait combinations in crop plants and farm animals.
Topics covered include ‐ Historical background around (origin) genetics, nature of variation, cell structure and cell division, early concepts of inheritance, Mendel's laws, chromosomal theory of inheritance, Quantitative genetics, Gene interactions, Major genes, Sex determination, differentiation and sex‐linkage, Sex influenced and sex‐limited traits, linkage‐detection, estimation, recombination and genetic mapping, Population genetics, Frequencies of genes and genotypes, Hardy‐Weinberg equilibrium, Molecular genetics, Gene expression and Central Dogma (DNA to RNA to protein), Genotyping and Genomic selection, Genetic defects and DNA testing, Conventional plant and animal improvement, Genotype and Environment interactions, genetic modification, implications of biotechnology to agricultural sustainability.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject student should be able to understand:
- Basic mechanisms of inheritance, recombination and mutation
- The linkage between genotype and phenotype
- The interactions between genotype and environment
- The implications of genetic change in biological systems
- The principles and extension of Mendelian genetics in plant and animal breeding
- The application of both conventional and molecular breeding, and outline the social and regulatory issues relating to recombinant DNA technology in an agricultural context
- The application of range of genetic tools (including genomic technologies) used for the design of breeding strategies to improve plant and animal populations
- The constraints to production gain using genetic selection programmes
Generic skills
- Demonstrate critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills
- Record observations, analyse and interpret scientific data
- Statistically analyse genetic data
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific data effectively in both written and verbal formats
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AGRI10052 | Agricultural Genetics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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4 intra-semester assessments, worth 7.5% each, based on practical classes and workshop activities, due in weeks 3, 5, 7 and 11 Hurdle requirement: A mark of at least 50% in the combined intra-semester assessments | From Week 3 to Week 11 | 30% |
Mid-semester assessment (MST)
| Week 6 | 20% |
Examination
| End of semester | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 9 out of 11 tutorials. | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mohammad Pourkheirandish Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 hours lectures/ week, 1-hour tutorial/ week 3 hours practicals/fortnight Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Bachelor of Agriculture
Last updated: 31 January 2024