| Intensive School(s) |
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Finish |
Attendance |
Notes |
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16 September 2010
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19 September 2010
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Mandatory
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| Pre-requisites |
BIOL110 or BIOL110A and BIOL120 or BIOL120A; for BAgBus students only: ANPR211 or ANSC200; or candidature in a postgraduate award in the School of Environmental and Rural Science or School of Science and Technology
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| Combined Units |
GENE251 - Applied Animal and Plant Breeding
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| Unit Description |
This applied genetics unit introduces basic concepts of heritability genetic variation and selection, genetic evaluation (EBVs)principles of breeding programs and new technologies used in animal and plant breeding (eg embryo transfer, gene markers, tissue culture). Students will obtain a basic understanding of quantitative genetic breeding programs, and the role of new technologies affecting these disciplines. Students in GENE351 will be introduced to the applications of breeding program and will be able to give advice in simple breeding problems.
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| Disclaimer |
Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |
