This is accomplished through a variety of techniques derived from cytogenetics, molecular biology, and Mendelian and quantitative genetics. Typically, applied geneticists have expertise in one or more related fields of study. These include agronomy, biochemistry, botany, entomology, food processing, forestry, microbiology, pathology, physiology, and s tatistics. Option Requirements Biosystems Modeling involves the application of general systems theory to the analysis of agricultural and environmental systems. Systems theory provides a method of analyzing overall system behavior by examining relations among, and the behavior of, individual components, and synthesizing these relationships into a mathematical framework that can describe the total system.
Systems modeling is a powerful tool in the development of comprehensive solutions to problems.
Option Requirements Biotechnology involves genetic engineering of organisms to make or modify products, to improve plants or animals, or to develop useful microorganisms. Option Requirements Environmental Chemistry focuses on the basic principles that control the fate of chemicals in the environment. The extent to which these chemicals are a health hazard depends in part on where, how much, and in what form they accu mulate. Students will acquire laboratory skills that will be in high demand as worldwide public concern with environmental quality increases. The sensory aspects of food quality emphasize taste, texture, aroma, and appearance.