Modul: Breeding Methodology (3501-450)

Personen:

• Prof.Dr.Dr Albrecht Melchinger (verantwortlich)

Studiengang:

• Crop Sciences - Plant Breeding and Seed Science (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, Pflicht
• Agrarwissenschaften - Pflanzenproduktionssysteme (Master, PO vom 01.10.2015)
  2. Semester, Wahlpflicht

Bezug zu anderen Modulen:

Basis für Modul 3501-460 (Zuchtplanung); Ergänzung zu Modul 3501-470 (Selektionsmethodik); grundlegend für ein vertieftes Verständnis der modernen Pflanzenzüchtung.

Teilnahme­vorraussetzungen:

Modul 3502-450 Population and Quantitative Genetics

Sprache:

englisch

ECTS:

6 credits

Angebotshäufigkeit:

jedes SS

Dauer des Moduls:

1 Semester

Prüfungsleistung:

Written exam (100 %)

Prüfungsdauer:

120 Minuten

Arbeitsaufwand:

56 h Präsenz + 104 h Eigenanteil + Prüfung = 160 h Workload

Fachkompetenzen:

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).

Schlüsselkompetenzen:

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.

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