METHODOLOGIES FOR POPULATION/QUANTITATIVE GENETICS
Animal Science 562

Instructor	Office	Phone	e-mail
P. Jeffrey Berger	239B Kildee Hall	294-3435	pjberger@iastate.edu

Catalog Description

An. Sci. 562  Methodologies for Population/Quantitative Genetics. (4-0) Cr. 2.  Prereq:561, Stat 402.  Basic theory for genetic analysis of animal breeding data.  Course A (1st half of semester) covers linear models, selection index methods, and basic theory for best linear unbiased prediciton.  Course B (2nd half semester) best linear unbiased prediction, including genetic groups, environmental adjustment, repeated records, multiple trait models, maternal effects models, and theory for maximum likelihood estimation of genetic parameters.

1. Linear Models and Genetic Prediction.
2. Advanced Genetic Prediction and Parameter Estimation.

Purpose of this class

To learn and understand basic methods in population / quantitative genetics.  To enhance the ability of graduate students to do research.

Textbook:
Mrode, R.A.  1996.  Linear Models for the Prediction of Animal Breeding Values.  CAB International.  Wallingford, UK.  Lecture notes will be provided.  A list of supplemental reference material will also be provided.  Students are encouraged to choose topics from this list of references to enhance their knowledge about topics discussed in class.

Evaluation

Weekly  assignments Two one-hour exams

50%  50%

Class Participation

Attendance at all scheduled classes is expected.  Everyone is expected to complete weekly homework assignments on time.  Participation in discussion is encouraged.

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