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Course ID: | FANR 4350/6350. 3 hours. | Course Title: | Conservation Genetics | Course Description: | The theory of conservation genetics, the methods to sample and
analyze genetic diversity and applications for the management of
natural plant and animal populations. | Oasis Title: | Conservation Genetics | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | [(BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E) and BIOL 1107L] and BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L and (STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or BIOS 2010 or BIOS 2010E or FANR 2010-2010L or BUSN 3000 or BUSN 3000E or BUSN 3000H or STAT 2100H or UNIV 1108) or permission of school | Graduate Prerequisite: | [(BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E) and BIOL 1107L] and BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L and (STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or BIOS 2010 or BIOS 2010E or FANR 2010-2010L or BUSN 3000 or BUSN 3000E or BUSN 3000H or STAT 2100H or UNIV 1108) or permission of school | Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| Course Objectives: | Upon successful completion of this course, students will
understand the concepts of conservation genetics and their
applications in natural resource management. Students will gain
knowledge of the theory and methods for characterizing genetic
diversity as well as approaches to integrating the information
into management strategies for wild and captive populations.
Students will cover molecular methods for measuring genetic
diversity in DNA and proteins as well as estimation of
heterozygosity, polymorphism and allelic diversity from the
derived data. Student learning will emphasize case studies of
small populations, fragmented populations and endangered or
threatened species. Case studies will also focus on issues that
relate to conservation and management of renewable resources.
Additional specific learning outcomes for students will include:
1. Students will have an understanding of the criteria for the
classifications of endangered, vulnerable and threatened species.
2. Students will posses knowledge of methods for quantifying
genetic diversity with an emphasis on molecular approaches for
assessment and management of natural resources.
3. Students will understand the relationships between genetic
diversity, inbreeding, reproductive fitness and evolutionary
potential.
4. Students will understand the effects of population size
reduction, population bottlenecks and population fragmentation
on genetic diversity as well as the implications for natural
resource management.
5. Students will gain the ability to define management units and
understand the theory of genetic management approaches for wild
populations, captive populations and for reintroduction
strategies.
6. Students will posses a basic knowledge of the applications of
molecular tools in resolving taxonomic uncertainties,
understanding species biology, forensics and management of
renewable resources. | Topical Outline: | 1. Introduction to Conservation Genetics
2. Genetics and Extinction
3. Characterizing Genetic Diversity
4. Evolution in Large and Small Populations
5. Conserving Genetic Diversity
6. Population Size Reduction and Loss of Genetic Diversity
7. Inbreeding and Inbreeding Depression
8. Fragmentation of Populations and Gene Flow
9. Genetics and Population Viability
10. Defining Genetic Management Units
11. Genetic Management of Wild Populations
12. Genetic Management of Captive Populations
13. Genetic Management Considerations for Reintroduction
14. Population Viability Analysis (PVA), Endangerment and Extinction
15. Molecular Genetics for Forensics and the Study of Species
Biology | Honor Code Reference: | Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with
the University Academic Honesty Policy at all times. Strict
adherence to the policy as outlined in "A Culture of Honesty:
Policies and Procedures on Academic Honesty" is required. During
examinations or quizzes, any form of assistance is unauthorized
unless specifically approved by the instructor. Any form of
assistance on class assignments outlined in Section 5, Part 2b
of the University's Academic Honesty Policy is unauthorized
unless specifically approved by the instructor. Violations of
the policy will be vigorously pursued and prosecuted. | |
Course ID: | FANR 4350/6350. 3 hours. |
Course Title: | Conservation Genetics |
Course Description: | The theory of conservation genetics, the methods to sample and
analyze genetic diversity and applications for the management of
natural plant and animal populations. |
Oasis Title: | Conservation Genetics |
Undergraduate Prerequisite: | [(BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E) and BIOL 1107L] and BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L and (STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or BIOS 2010 or BIOS 2010E or FANR 2010-2010L or BUSN 3000 or BUSN 3000E or BUSN 3000H or STAT 2100H or UNIV 1108) or permission of school |
Graduate Prerequisite: | [(BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E) and BIOL 1107L] and BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L and (STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or BIOS 2010 or BIOS 2010E or FANR 2010-2010L or BUSN 3000 or BUSN 3000E or BUSN 3000H or STAT 2100H or UNIV 1108) or permission of school |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | Upon successful completion of this course, students will
understand the concepts of conservation genetics and their
applications in natural resource management. Students will gain
knowledge of the theory and methods for characterizing genetic
diversity as well as approaches to integrating the information
into management strategies for wild and captive populations.
Students will cover molecular methods for measuring genetic
diversity in DNA and proteins as well as estimation of
heterozygosity, polymorphism and allelic diversity from the
derived data. Student learning will emphasize case studies of
small populations, fragmented populations and endangered or
threatened species. Case studies will also focus on issues that
relate to conservation and management of renewable resources.
Additional specific learning outcomes for students will include:
1. Students will have an understanding of the criteria for the
classifications of endangered, vulnerable and threatened species.
2. Students will posses knowledge of methods for quantifying
genetic diversity with an emphasis on molecular approaches for
assessment and management of natural resources.
3. Students will understand the relationships between genetic
diversity, inbreeding, reproductive fitness and evolutionary
potential.
4. Students will understand the effects of population size
reduction, population bottlenecks and population fragmentation
on genetic diversity as well as the implications for natural
resource management.
5. Students will gain the ability to define management units and
understand the theory of genetic management approaches for wild
populations, captive populations and for reintroduction
strategies.
6. Students will posses a basic knowledge of the applications of
molecular tools in resolving taxonomic uncertainties,
understanding species biology, forensics and management of
renewable resources. |
Topical Outline: | 1. Introduction to Conservation Genetics
2. Genetics and Extinction
3. Characterizing Genetic Diversity
4. Evolution in Large and Small Populations
5. Conserving Genetic Diversity
6. Population Size Reduction and Loss of Genetic Diversity
7. Inbreeding and Inbreeding Depression
8. Fragmentation of Populations and Gene Flow
9. Genetics and Population Viability
10. Defining Genetic Management Units
11. Genetic Management of Wild Populations
12. Genetic Management of Captive Populations
13. Genetic Management Considerations for Reintroduction
14. Population Viability Analysis (PVA), Endangerment and Extinction
15. Molecular Genetics for Forensics and the Study of Species
Biology |
Honor Code Reference: | Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with
the University Academic Honesty Policy at all times. Strict
adherence to the policy as outlined in "A Culture of Honesty:
Policies and Procedures on Academic Honesty" is required. During
examinations or quizzes, any form of assistance is unauthorized
unless specifically approved by the instructor. Any form of
assistance on class assignments outlined in Section 5, Part 2b
of the University's Academic Honesty Policy is unauthorized
unless specifically approved by the instructor. Violations of
the policy will be vigorously pursued and prosecuted. |
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