Plant Genetics

Instructor(s): Dr. Don Lee

Number of Units: 2

Estimated Time of Completion: 60-80 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): 3 CEUs in Crop Management; 2 CEUs in Pest Management

Description: This online mini-module is designed to provide agronomy, seed and agribusiness professionals an understanding of the genetic basis for variation observed among agronomic crops and weed populations, and explore its relationship to the development of new traits in crop varieties. Agribusiness professionals learn how to explain variation observed in plant families and populations using classical and molecular genetic principles using whole-plant trait observations and molecular analysis. Learners explore the information through several genetic studies on crop and weed species.

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

Registration:

• Register for Plant Genetics
• 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