Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify characteristics of self- and cross-pollinated plants

2. Identify sources of genetic variation to conduct a breeding program

3. Determine breeding methodology appropriate for plants with different mating systems

4. Conduct basic statistical analyses related to plant breeding

5. Analyze journal articles related to cultivar development

6. Conduct and analyze a selection experiment

7. Communicate background information and original ideas related to breeding a specific crop