Plant Genetics
PBG 430/530
Crops Building 122
Winter Term 2012
Dr. Patrick Hayes
Class: MWF 10:00 – 10:50
Office: CRPS 253, patrick.m.hayes@oregonstate.edu
Office hours: 11- 12 MWF or by appointment. Note - if you contact by email, please use
a message header stating "Message from a Plant Genetics student". Otherwise your
message may get lost in the spam folder.
Recommended Reading:
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Griffiths et al. 2008. Introduction to Genetic Analysis (9th Edition). Optional
Alternative texts on reserve at Valley Library for CSS430/Hort430. Please request
books by VR #
 Genetics: Analysis and Principles (Third Edition) Brooker, Robert J Valley
Reserves - Genetics: From Genes to Genomes (Third Edition) Hartwell, Leland H Valley
Reserves --
Course Requirements:
Two midterms, seven quizzes, final exam,
class participation
Grading (430):
Two midterm exams
Six quizzes (lowest score dropped)
Final exam
Class participation
46%
24%
25%
5%
530: Exams, quizzes, and participation per 430 (for 80% of final grade). 530
Friday assignments (10% of final grade) and participation in 530 Fridays (10% of
final grade).
Prerequisites: One year of General Biology and General Chemistry.
Course Structure and General Description:
The structure, expression, and manipulation of plant genomes will be explored using the
principles and theory of classical and contemporary genetics. This course is designed to
build a solid foundation in plant genetics and to stimulate further, more specialized,
study. Some genetics background helpful, but not required.
Instructional Objectives:
 Provide students with skills and confidence needed to investigate complex plant
genetics issues.
 Enhance research and critical thinking skills.
 Stimulate an enduring curiosity for the role of genetics in determining variation.
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this course students should have the ability to:
1. Describe the major concepts in plant genetics: sources of genetic variation,
mechanisms of reproduction, transmission of genetic information, and alternative
genome organizations.
2. Identify causal DNA, RNA, and protein polymorphisms that lead to phenotypic
variation.
3. Calculate probabilities of inheritance of specific alleles and allele combinations
given raw data.
4. Identify the mechanisms that lead to sexual differentiation in plants and the
consequences that these mechanisms have on population structure, genetic diversity,
and strategies for directed evolution.
5. Choose appropriate molecular breeding strategies for meeting specific breeding
and genetics objectives.
6. Diagnose inheritance patterns and the underlying genetic mechanisms.
7. Interpret structural and regulatory differences and use this information to choose
appropriate molecular breeding technologies.
8. Organize information from more than one viewpoint on controversial issues
relating to nonsexual gene transfer and gene flow.
University and Departmental Policies
Please note: "Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations,
who have any emergency medical information the instructor should know, or who need
special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment with the
instructor as early as possible, no later that the first week of the term. In order to arrange
alternative testing, the student should make the request at least one week in advance of
the test. Students seeking accommodations should be registered with the Office of
Services for Students with Disabilities."
Cheating or plagiarism by students is subject to the disciplinary process outlined in the
Student Conduct Regulations. Students are expected to be honest and ethical in their
academic work. Academic dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in one
of the following areas:
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cheating- use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aids
fabrication- falsification or invention of any information
assisting- helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty
tampering- altering or interfering with evaluation instruments and documents
plagiarism- representing the words or ideas of another person as one's own
Behaviors disruptive to the learning environment will not be tolerated and will be
referred to the Office of Student Conduct for disciplinary action.
“The goal of Oregon State University is to provide students with the knowledge, skill and
wisdom they need to contribute to society. Our rules are formulated to guarantee each
student's freedom to learn and to protect the fundamental rights of others. People must
treat each other with dignity and respect in order for scholarship to thrive. Behaviors that
are disruptive to teaching and learning will not be tolerated, and will be referred to the
Student Conduct Program for disciplinary action. Behaviors that create a hostile,
offensive or intimidating environment based on gender, race, ethnicity, color, religion,
age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation will be referred to the Affirmative
Action Office.”
Course Policies
In general, students are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully of others. There are a
few specific policies:
1. attend class and participate in discussions
2. do required readings
3. turn in required work at the scheduled times.
Schedule for Plant Genetics CSS/Hort 430 Winter Quarter 2012
Date
January 9
11
13
16
18
Topic
Class overview
Local plant genetics issues with global
genetics implications
Mendelian inheritance
No Class
Mendelian inheritance
Event
Lecture
Lecture
20
Sex determination
23
Chromosome biology
25
27
30
February 1
3
Chromosome Biology
Linkage and mapping
Linkage and mapping
DNA: form and function
DNA: form and function
6
8
Exam 1
From DNA to protein
Lecture
10
From DNA to protein
Lecture
13
From gene to phenotype
Lecture
15
17
20
22
24
27
From gene to phenotype
Molecular breeding
Molecular breeding
Transgenics
Transgenics
Sexual reproduction and apomixis
Lecture
Lecture
Lecture
Lecture
Lecture
Lecture
29
Sexual reproduction and apomixis
Lecture
March 2
Open
Lecture +
exam review
Readings
Chapter 1
Chapters 2, 3
Lecture
Chapters 2, 3
MLK Holiday
Lecture
Journal
article
Lecture
Journal
article
Lecture
Journal
article
Lecture
Chapters 2, 3
Lecture
Chapter 4
Lecture
Chapter 4
Lecture
Chapter 7
Lecture +
Chapter 7
exam review
Chapter
7,8,9
Chapter
7,8,9
Chapter
11,12
Chapter 20
Chapter 20
Chapter 20
Chapter 20
Chapter 20
Journal
article
Journal
article
5
7
Exam 2
Haploids to polyploids
Lecture
9
Haploids to polyploids
Lecture
12
Quantitative traits
Lecture
14
16
Genome architecture
Genome architecture
Lecture
Lecture
Final Exam
Journal
article
Journal
article
Journal
article
Chapter 14
Chapter 14