Module Information
Module Identifier
BEM9405
Module Title
Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture 2 (Principles of Animal Breeding)
Academic Year
2024/2025
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written report Pass mark = 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written report Pass mark = 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Identify the key components of a breeding program.
Demonstrate an understanding of how genetic merit is calculated and reported.
Brief description
This course provides an introduction to the principles behind livestock breeding programmes
Content
Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
- The key components of a livestock improvement programme
- Methods for calculating genetic merit
- The key components of a livestock improvement programme
- Methods for calculating genetic merit
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Creative Problem Solving | The written assessment will pose questions that present theoretical problems for the students to solve. |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Students will be expected to synthesise complex information |
| Digital capability | Students will be required to examine and synthesize quantitative data from a range of publications and databases to develop answers for their written assessment. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7