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AGSC 450

Plant Genetics and Biotechnology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Standard

Overview

Description

This course explores principles of molecular biology and genetics, and how these are applied to current methods in plant breeding and biotechnology.

Requirements

Prerequisites

BIOL 300

Recommended Preparation

BIOL 190ABIOL 191ABIOL 330APST 270
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 300.

Recommended Preparation

Recommended Preparation: BIOL 190A; BIOL 191A; BIOL 330; APST 270.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • describe principles of plant genetics and molecular biology, and explain how they apply to biotechnology.
  • apply principles of genetics and molecular biology to improve plants and crops.
  • formulate different combinations of technologies and strategies to achieve improved crops.
  • convey scientific information in an accessible manner to an audience.