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Quantitative and Population Genetics
Quantitative Genetik und Populationsgenetik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:53
Abstract
Introduction to basics of quantitative and population genetics, especially in relation to applications in animal breeding. Topics are genetic structure of a population and mechanisms to change it, causes of variation of quantitative traits, population genetic models and estimation of genetic parameters, selection, estimation of breeding values and mating systems.
Objective
The students are able to explain, discuss and apply the concepts and methods of quantitative and population genetics and their relationships with breeding applications.
Content
Lectures and assignments to the following topics: Genetic structure of a population and its change; Small populations, inbreeding and relationship; Variation and genetic effects; Population genetic models, genetic parameters and their estimation; Selection; Estimation of breeding values using the selection index; Mating systems.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Schüler, L., Swalve, H. und Götz, K.-U. 2001. Grundlagen der Quantitativen Genetik. Ulmer (available in "Polybuchhandlung", Fr. 52.20).
Literature
Additional reading see lecture.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Quantitative Genetik und Populationsgenetik |
|
2 h weekly |