Quantitative Genetics
Genetics of traits that vary continuously, such as height, yield and disease risk.
GENE-330 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Genetics
Course content
- 1Continuous variationComing
- 2Genotypic values and breeding valuesComing
- 3Variance componentsComing
- 4HeritabilityComing
- 5Resemblance between relativesComing
- 6Response to selectionComing
- 7Inbreeding and crossbreedingComing
- 8QTL mappingComing
- 9Genome-wide association studiesComing
- 10Polygenic scoresComing
- 11Quantitative genetics in breedingComing
- 12Quantitative genetics case studyComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Genetics of traits that vary continuously, such as height, yield and disease risk.
Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 3.