This option is available within the Bioresource Research major at the following location:

• Corvallis

Applied genetics is directed at changing the genomes of organisms, to increase their utility to humans. Techniques are derived from cytogenetics, molecular biology, and Mendelian and quantitative genetics. Typically, applied geneticists have expertise in one or more related fields of study such as agronomy, biochemistry, botany, entomology, food processing, forestry, microbiology, pathology, physiology, and statistics.

The goals of applied genetics include:

1. improving the quality of food and fiber products,
2. improving the cost efficiency of a given product, and
3. minimizing adverse environmental effects of food or fiber production.

Students in this option will be well prepared for positions in biosciences and agriculture, or in graduate and professional programs.

Option Code: 114

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Apply the fundamental concepts of biosciences and bioresource sciences, and of the physical and mathematical sciences that support these fields.
• Design an experiment, collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Create written and oral research presentations.
• Analyze and defend research results to both professionals and the general public.
• Evaluate research results in relation to important contemporary scientific issues.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility, research and work ethics, and the ability to contribute to a team.

Option Code: 114