Molecular and quantitative genetics (AGRC2045)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2020
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Agriculture Food Sciences Schl, Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Class hours
3L3P/T
Incompatible
ANIM2503, AGRC2043, ANIM2030
Assessment methods
Assignment, quizzes, end of semester exam
Course enquiries
Course description
Genetics underpins the functioning of animals and plants from the cellular to whole animal level. This course explores the principles of inheritance, the molecular basis and importance of genetic variation, and current genetic technologies. It will also introduce the role of genetic variation in evolution and animal and plant breeding. This course is recommended to students of animal science, agriculture, veterinary technology, wildlife studies and biology.