Quantitative genetics and population genetics

Lecturer:

UnivProf.Dr. Henner Simianer, Dr. sc. agr. Christian Reimer, Dr. Johannes Geibel, Prof. Dr. Timothy Mathes Beissinger, Cathy Westhues

Course typ:

Lecture

Description:

Contents:
The genetic composition of a population in a single locus model, changes of gene
and genotype frequencies, the polygenic model, components of phenotypic variance,
relationship and inbreeding, heterosis and inbreeding depression, genetic drift, linkage
disequilibrium, selection signatures. All contents are initially taught in theory and are
consolidated in practical computer exercises (some with real data).

Advanced knowledge of the basic model of quantitative genetics, genetic effects and
parameters, breeding values and variances. Similarity between relatives, inbreeding,
crossbreeding and heterosis. Dynamics of genetic variability in limited populations.

Examination requirements:
Advanced knowledge of the quantitative-genetic and population genetic basics of
breeding, ability to apply appropriate methods to real data sets. Final exam with practical
examination on computer.

Literatur:
Literature: Falconer & Mackay, Introduction to Quantitative Genetics (Prentice Hall),
Lynch and Walsh, Genetics and Analysis of Quantitative Traits (Sinauer)

Place:

(Raum L09: 0.160, Gebaeude Tierzucht-Institutsgebäude: Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3 (Tierzucht-Inst.geb.) ): Mon.. 08:15 - 09:45 (14x) Tue.. 14:15 - 15:45 (14x), (Raum L06: Übungsraum, Gebaeude Tierzucht-Institutsgebäude: Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3 (Tierzucht-Inst.geb.) ): Wed.. 10:15 - 11:45 (14x) Tuesday, 15.02.2022, Thursday, 24.03.2022 10:00 - 12:00

Semester:

WiSe 2021/22

Times:

Mon.. 08:15 - 09:45 (weekly), Tue.. 14:15 - 15:45 (weekly), Wed.. 10:15 - 11:45 (weekly), Dates on Tuesday, 15.02.2022, Thursday, 24.03.2022 10:00 - 12:00
First appointment: Monday, 25.10.2021 08:15 - 09:45, Room: (Raum L09: 0.160, Gebaeude Tierzucht-Institutsgebäude: Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3 (Tierzucht-Inst.geb.))

Course number:

740856

Performance accreditation:

Written examination (90 minutes)

Area classification:

Vorlesungsverzeichnis WiSe 2021/2022 > Fakultät für Agrarwissenschaften > Masterstudiengang Integrated Plant and Animal Breeding > Block A - Compulsory Modules > Wintersemester > M.iPAB.0001 Quantitative genetics and population genetics

ECTS credit points:

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