Introduction to Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Faculty
Faculty of Agricultural Science and Landscape Architecture
- Version
Version 1 of 31.08.2025.
- Module identifier
44B0696
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
only summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
All living organisms carried a genetic code, which control their growth and development. A primary understanding and knowledge of genetics (gene variation), their molecular and functional regulations as well as their role in the evolution of new biological diversity, is essential for the students of biological and agricultural sciences. Such diversity is a key resource for plant breeding innovations in establishing improved crop varieties. This module will primarily focus on the fundamental principles and mechanisms behind genetics and their linkages in the art and science of plant breeding.
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Lecture Presence - 30 Practice Presence - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 30 seminar paper - 30 Study of literature -
- Graded examination
- Written examination or
- oral exam
- Ungraded exam
- Regular participation
- Remark on the assessment methods
The standard form of examination is the written examination (alternative form of examination may be chosen by the examiner and then announced at the beginning of the course)
Ungraded: Regular participation in exercises
- Exam duration and scope
written exam 2 hours
- Knowledge Understanding
Altdaten aus MoPPS2. Bitte diese Daten auf die Felder Wissensverst?ndnis, Nutzung und Transfer, Wissenschaftliche Innovation, Kommunikation und Kooperation, Wissenschaftliches Selbstverst?ndnis aufteilen und ggf. erweitern/ab?ndern!
- Literature
Griffths, Anthony et al. (2020): Introduction to Genetic Analysis. Macmillan Learning Verlag. ISBN: 9781319114770
Becker, Heiko (2019): Pflanzenzüchtung. 3. Auflage. Stuttgart: UTB Verlag. ISBN: 9783825249502
- Applicability in study programs
- Applied Plant Biology - Horticulture, Plant Technology
- Applied Plant Biology - Horticulture, Plant Technology B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Managing Sustainable Food Systems
- Managing Sustainable Food Systems B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Home Economics and Nutritional Sciences
- Home Economics and Nutrition Sciences B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Agriculture
- Agriculture B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Naz, Ali Ahmad
- Teachers
- Naz, Ali Ahmad