Teacher(s)

Baret Philippe coordinator; Draye Xavier;

Language

French

Main themes

Quantitative and population genetics (LBRAI 2101)
Section A: Population Genetics (2 ECTS) Genetic structure of a single population (Mendelian population, genotypic and gene frequencies). Genotypic and gene frequencies in populations in equilibrium (Hardy-Weinberg Law). Systematic factors (mutation, selection, migration) and dispersive factors (fixation or loss of alleles, inbreeding) determining the population variation. Characterization of genetic polymorphism and measurement of diversity within and between populations. Part B: Quantitative Genetics (1 ECTS) Extending Mendelian genetics genetic to quantitative traits. Study of phenotypic variance with statistical determination of the share due to environmental and phenotypic differences in genotype. Heritability of quantitative traits and breeding strategies for transfer and accumulation of alleles. Identifying QTLs (quantitative traits loci) Part C: Structure of genomes and comparative genomics (1 ECTS) Presentation / reminders on genetic information structure (repeated sequences, gene families, genome structure). Genetic mapping extended to over three genes and introduction to physical mapping. Genomics and Evolution: structural genomics and comparative genomics.

Teaching methods

The course takes the form of lectures alternating theory and practical examples

Evaluation methods

The assessment is made on the basis of a written examination with a question defended orally.

Other information

This course can be given in English.

Online resources

Moodle

Faculty or entity

AGRO