NSCPHD1298 Quantitative forest genetics and tree breeding

Volume 2014/2015
Content

This is a specialized course aimed at PhD and Master students who are interested in quantitative forest genetics and tree breeding. The course gives insight and understanding of the different levels of genetic variation in forest trees and how this can be used in tree breeding and forest management. The course will also give lectures and exercises to handle data and make analysis relevant for tree improvement, as well as knowledge (theoretical and practical) about establishment of field trials. Molecular genetics and markers will not be directly treated in the course, but population genetics as a basis to understand quantitative genetic variation is included.

Text book: Forest Genetics by Timothy L. White,  W. T. Adams and  David B. Neale. CABI Pub. 2007. 682 pp.

Handed out peer reviewed articles and exercises

Bachelor in natural sciences including basic courses in genetics and statistics
The course will run for about 5 weeks, with a total of 6 days with a combination of lectures, exercises and student presentations on each of the days. Preparation time will be used for reading of the text book, handed out peer reviewed articles and exercises
Venue: Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Rolighedsvej 23 , 1958 Frederiksberg C.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Colloquia
  • 5
  • Exam
  • 2
  • Lectures
  • 15
  • Practical exercises
  • 10
  • Preparation
  • 72
  • Total
  • 104
Credit
4 ECTS
Type of assessment
Oral examination, 30-45 minutes
Aid
Without aids
Marking scale
passed/not passed
Censorship form
No external censorship