VET20050 Genetics & Animal Breeding

Academic Year 2023/2024

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 Other No

50
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: One MCQ examination Week 12 n/a Other 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
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Fri 13:00 - 14:50
Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 8, 9 Thurs 12:00 - 14:50
Autumn