Module: Breeding Methodology (3501-450)

Persons:

• Prof.Dr.Dr Albrecht Melchinger (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Crop Sciences - Plant Breeding and Seed Science (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• Agricultural Sciences - Major: Crop Production Systems (Master, since 01.10.2015)
  2. Semester, semi-elective

Relation to other Modules:

Basic requirement for Modul 3501-460 (Planning of breeding programs) and Modul 3501-470 (Selection methods); basic for a deeper understanding of modern plant breeding.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Modul 3502-450 Population and Quantitative Genetics

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Final examination:

Written exam (100 %)

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

After successfully completing this module, students are proficient in more advanced breeding methods. They can compare different alternative breeding methods within all breeding categories and understand the breeding concept of heterotic groups. Students are able to outline genetical and epidemiological principles, strategies and techniques of resistance breeding. They can specify fundamental activities in practical breeding programs like management of breeding nurseries and performance evaluation in field trials (including the use of technical tools used thereby).

Key competences:

Students enhance their organizational skills, self-directed working skills and time management during preparation for the exam, while preparing and following up on lectures and in the exercises. They learn and practice both critical and analytical thinking and reading of scientific literature, while generally improving their ability of exploring a scientific subject. In the exercises, students are able to apply their theoretical knowledge.

Courses