Genetic Engineering in Plants

Instructor(s): Dr. Tom Clemente and Leah Sandall, MS

Number of Units: 1

Estimated Time of Completion: 40-60 hours

Please note that the actual amount of time it takes to complete this module will vary based on the learner's previous background and/or experience with the concepts presented in this module.

Number of CEUs for Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs): 6 CEUs in Crop Management; 4 CEUs in Pest Management

Description: This module is designed to provide agribusiness professionals with an introduction to genetic engineering in plants. Learners will be provided with information about the basic steps needed to produce a genetically engineered plant. There will be a focus on methods used to develop current crops and future products. Learners will become familiar with the genetic engineering process, learn how changes in the different steps of the process influence the final plant product, and see how genetic engineering technology plays a role in creating new genetically engineered plants.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Plant Breeding & Genetics Badge program. Strong background in plant science, genetics and/or biology are recommended.

Registration:

• Register for Genetic Engineering in Plants.
• Upon registration and payment of module, learners will be emailed instructions on how to access the module (account creation/login, enrollment key, etc.).

Course Requirements & Materials:

• Technical Requirements: Access to high-speed Internet and email with up-to-date browsers and the ability to view videos (recommended browsers are Firefox, Chrome, and Safari)
• Textbooks: No textbooks required. All course materials are online in Campus eXtension and PASSeL. Free, additional genetics information can also be found at https://ge.unl.edu/.

This Course is Ideal For…

• Plant Breeding and Genetics Badge students
• Seed and/or food industry personnel
• Extension educators, agents, and specialists
• Producers
• Certified professional agronomists, crop consultants, and crop advisers