FORE436-18S1 (C) Semester One 2018

Forest Tree Breeding

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 19 February 2018
End Date: Sunday, 24 June 2018
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 4 March 2018
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 20 May 2018

Description

Population and quantitative genetics as they are applied to tree breeding; basic components of a tree breeding programme - including breeding objectives and the concept of recurrent selection; sexual and asexual options for the deployment of superior genetic material; priniciples and practices of conservation of genetic resources.

This course provides students with an understanding of the principles of tree breeding and of tree propagation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students are expected to:
  • Have a basic understanding of population and quantitative genetics as they are applied to tree breeding;
  • identify the basic components of a tree breeding program - including breeding objectives and the concept of recurrent selection;
  • Understand the sexual and asexual options for the elopement of superior genetic material, with their respective advantages and disadvantages; and
  • Understand principles and practices of conservation of genetic resources.

      • University Graduate Attributes

      This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

      Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award

      Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

FORE408 (2006-2007)

Course Coordinator

Luis Apiolaza

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Breeding Strategy Presentation 10%
Breeding Objective Report 10%
Genetic Parameters Report 10%
Breeding Strategy Report 30%
Mid-Year Exam 40%

Textbooks / Resources

There are no required texts. Recommended reading:

White, T.L., Adams, W.T. & Neale, D.B. (2007). Forest Genetics (SD 399.5.W588 f2007 - 2 copies in the Library).

Additional weekly readings (via the course Learn site) will be used for discussion during lectures.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,059.00

International fee $4,363.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Forestry .

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