Revised Date or /Fall 2011
AGRI 2213, Genetic Improvement of Plants and Animals
Course Philosophy and Instructor Requirements
Philosophy: This course is designed to prepare students to understand agriculturally important plant and animal traits and the
methods used to incorporate these into favorable combinations.
Instructor Objectives: The instructor's teaching techniques should ensure that the students are able to:
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Explain how plants and animals reproduce.
Demonstrate and explain the concept of phenotypic expression being an expression of genotype and the environment.
Identify and explain the qualitative and quantitative genetic characteristics of plants and animal.
Demonstrate and explain Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics.
Demonstrate and explain the use of Punnett squares.
Demonstrate and explain traditional plant and animal breeding methods and contrast these methods with modern
genetic engineering.
Course Teaching Requirements: The following should be followed by all instructors teaching this course (online and in the
traditional setting):
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Three hours of lecture per week.
Lecture should include coverage of:
(1) Plant and animal reproductive systems.
(2) Qualitative and quantitative genetic characteristics of plants and animals.
(3) Mendelian and molecular genetics.
(4) The use of Punnett squares.
(5) Genetic engineering of plants and animals.
Examinations, quizzes, and homework assignments (online and in the traditional classroom) should include exercises and
objective questions that require students to demonstrate an understanding of genetic theories/concepts and their application.
Assessment Responsibilities: Instructors teaching this course (online and traditional) are expected to participate in assessment
activities as required by the University. You will be provided further information/instructions by the lead instructor during the
term assessments are to be completed.
Business and Agriculture Division Contact Information:
Division Chair: Robert Mitchum, 501-882-8847, rlmitchum@asub.edu
Lead Instructor: Jerry Sites, 501-882-8846, jwsites@asub.edu
Online Course Monitor: Wendell Dillard, 501-882-8914, wldillard@asub.edu