Course Description
The structure, expression, and manipulation of plant genomes will be explored using the principles and theory of classical and contemporary genetics. This course is designed to build a solid foundation in plant genetics and to stimulate further, more specialized, study. Some genetics background helpful, but not required.
Instructor
Patrick Hayes
253 Crop Science Bldg. (CSB)
Oregon State University
Teaching assistants
Wambui Njuguna ALS 4114C
Dolores Vazquez CSB 221
Vidyasagar (Sagar) Sathuvalli ALS 4148
Invited speakers/expert resources
Alfonso Cuesta-Marcos - MAS
Peter Szucs - Linkage mapping
Topics
Genetics overview
Mendelian genetics
Sex determination
Chromosomes, mitosis, and meiosis
Linkage: making and using maps
From gene to phenotype
DNA: structure and replication
Molecular markers
From RNA to protein
Gene isolation: structure
Plant genetic engineering
Sexual reproduction
Transposable elements
Mutation
Ploidy
Classes to consider for Spring 2009
Plant Breeding: HORT/CSS 450/550
Schedule: Lecture topics and exam dates
Grading: Grading policies and answer
keys
Tools: Text, notes, and other resources
Recitation: Optional but highly encouraged!
Genetics on the WWW: Links to selected sites
Hot topics!
Key links:
NCBI education
CGRB
TIGR Rice Genome Browser
OMIA: It is about animals but still cool!
