HORT4071W: Applications of Biotechnology to Plant Improvement

3 CreditsWriting Intensive

This course is designed to provide a foundation in the theory and application of plant biotechnology used in crop improvement. The class meets twice per week to introduce and discuss the basic concepts of plant genetics, molecular biology, DNA manipulation, plant tissue culture, gene introduction, and analysis of gene expression. The diversity of perspectives surrounding the application of biotechnology to plant improvement will be discussed. Course content consists of lecture, reading assignments, practice writing, peer review, discussions, and group work. prereq: Biol 1009 or Biol 1009H

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