VET20050 Genetics & Animal Breeding

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module focuses on the genetics and animal breeding of farm and companion animals. It includes the animal genes; tracking pedigree Mendelian and complex; population genetics; quantitative genetics; heritability/selection; heterosis/inbreeding; molecular genetics of disease and the ways species are selected. It will also include the genetics of dairy, beef, sheep, thoroughbred horses, sport horses and companion animals.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Indicative Learning Outcomes:On completion of this module students should be able to:Demonstrate an understanding of the principals and mechanisms of genetic segregation;Give practical applications and examples of the molecular, Mendelian and quantitative gene;Apply their knowledge to diagnosis of genetic conditions in in food and companion animals ;Apply their knowledge to the areas of selection, breeding and indices in food and companion animals.

Indicative Module Content:

Mendelian Genetics, Quantitative Genetics, Animal Breeding strategies for the main farm and companion animals

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Practical

6
Specified Learning Activities

15
Autonomous Student Learning

71
Total

116
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, practical at lyons, farm visit 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ANSC20010 - Genetics and Biotechnology


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: One MCQ examination Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

50
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: One MCQ examination Week 12 n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

A mid-semester MCQ will be held. This is worth 50% of the total marks. The results of this will be given to the students on-line and class feedback is given. A second MCQ exam will be given on the last week of term. This is worth 50% of the total marks. Students that have failed are welcome to discuss their results with the module co-ordinator.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Marijke Beltman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor
Dr Marion Ryan Tutor