Overview

By 2050, the world will require 70% more food for a global population of 9.6 billion. Breeding programmes are key for managing and improving populations in wild and domestic agriculture. So, how do we sustainably feed an ever-increasing population? How can we design and upgrade breeding programmes using data science?

What you'll learn

This Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR course offered by The University of Edinburgh will help you learn:

How to create and improve breeding programmes

Tools such as modelling and big data can be used for breeding programmes

How to test different scenarios to meet objectives R scripting

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Breeding programme modelling

Relationship between DNA & traits

DNA Lottery

Response to selection

Modelling complex breeding programmes

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 2 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Self-paced

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Animal Science View 66 other Short Courses in Animal Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

This is an Introductory course therefore no previous knowledge is required.
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Free

Funding

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Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR The University of Edinburgh

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