Module Information

Module Identifier
BEM9805
Module Title
Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture 4 (DNA Sequencing)
Academic Year
2024/2025
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Online Quiz  Pass Mark 70%  100%
Supplementary Assessment Online Quiz  Pass Mark 70%  100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the role DNA sequencing plays in agriculture.

Evaluate the scientific and practical issues in the application of sequencing to animal and plant improvement

Brief description

This course will provide an introduction to the use of DNA sequencing for crop and livestock improvement

Content

Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
- The role of DNA sequencing in agriculture
- The scientific and practical issues in the application of sequencing to animal and plant improvement

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Creative Problem Solving The MCQ exam 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 MCQ exam

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7