Module Information
Module Identifier
BRM0110
Module Title
ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS
Academic Year
2012/2013
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 x 1 hour lectures |
| Practical | 4 x 3 hour practicals per semester |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Review essay/technical report Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an detailed understanding of inheritance of Mendelian traits and the use of QTL.
Discuss in detail the relative importance of genotype and environment in the inheritance of metric traits.
Identify and discuss the biological, economic and practical constraints which influence the success of genetic improvement schemes.
Evaluate scientific, practical and ethical issues in the application of genetics to animal improvement.
Brief description
To provide an understanding of the principles of Mendelian and quantitative genetics and their application to the genetic improvement of the horse
It will achieve this by considering the following areas:
Overview of Mendelian traits and their inheritance
Quantitative genetics including: a discussion of selection objectives; concepts of heritability, genetic correlation and prediction of direct and correlated responses to selection; estimation of breeding value and use of selection indices; inbreeding, heterosis and benefits of crossbreeding; genotype x environment interactions.
Outline of techniques used in molecular genetics and the use of quantitative trait loci and genome wide selection in the improvement of animals.
It will achieve this by considering the following areas:
Overview of Mendelian traits and their inheritance
Quantitative genetics including: a discussion of selection objectives; concepts of heritability, genetic correlation and prediction of direct and correlated responses to selection; estimation of breeding value and use of selection indices; inbreeding, heterosis and benefits of crossbreeding; genotype x environment interactions.
Outline of techniques used in molecular genetics and the use of quantitative trait loci and genome wide selection in the improvement of animals.
Content
To provide an understanding of the principles of Mendelian and quantitative genetics and their application to the genetic improvement of the horse
It will achieve this by considering the following areas:
Overview of Mendelian traits and their inheritance
Quantitative genetics including: a discussion of selection objectives; concepts of heritability, genetic correlation and prediction of direct and correlated responses to selection; estimation of breeding value and use of selection indices; inbreeding, heterosis and benefits of crossbreeding; genotype x environment interactions.
Outline of techniques used in molecular genetics and the use of quantitative trait loci and genome wide selection in the improvement of animals.
It will achieve this by considering the following areas:
Overview of Mendelian traits and their inheritance
Quantitative genetics including: a discussion of selection objectives; concepts of heritability, genetic correlation and prediction of direct and correlated responses to selection; estimation of breeding value and use of selection indices; inbreeding, heterosis and benefits of crossbreeding; genotype x environment interactions.
Outline of techniques used in molecular genetics and the use of quantitative trait loci and genome wide selection in the improvement of animals.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Applications of statistical concepts will be developed throughout the course and assessed in assignment and exam |
| Communication | Written communication assessed in the assignment and examination. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Developed through the use of additional learning materials and guided study on BlackBoard |
| Information Technology | Word processing |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Opportunities available for research or applications within the breeding industries. |
| Problem solving | Developed in practical classes and assessed in the assignment |
| Research skills | Insights into research methodologies used in evaluating the application of quantitative genetics to animal breeding will help develop research skills. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Interpretation of animal breeding research, evaluation of suitability of breeding schemes, calculation of inbreeding coefficients and prediction of response to selection. Assessed in exam. |
| Team work |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7