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211-402 Conservation Genetics | |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr P K Ades |
Prerequisites | 652-201 General Genetics or 212-303 Molecular Biology Genetics & Breeding or 211-440 Forest Biotechnology & Tree Breeding |
Semester | 2 |
Contact | 26 hours lectures and 39 hours of practical work some of which may be in the field |
Subject Description | This subject is to provide he students should with an understanding of the genetic principles involved in population management for in situ and ex-situ conservation. Genetic diversity as a component of biodiversity; kinds of genetic variation and its quantification; mating systems; population structure, gene flow; inbreeding concepts, hybridisation; selection and drift in small populations; maintenance and loss of diversity; accumulation of deleterious mutations; habitat fragmentation; sampling of populations for in situ and ex situ conservation; design of reserves; captive breeding and re-introduction; gene exchange between domestic and wild populations; genetic resources and conservation of domesticated species. |
Assessment | A 3-hour written examination at the end of the semester. Written tests and practical assignments may be given throughout the semester. |
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