AFNS 585 - Advanced Quantitative Genomics

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Genomics and analysis of quantitative traits in farm animals and plants. Detecting, locating and measuring effects of quantitative traits loci (QTL). Recent developments in QTL mapping and gene discovery and genomic selection. Lectures will be followed by active discussion of selected readings and demonstration of commonly used software for analyzing genomic data. Normally offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.