Module Information
Module Identifier
BEM8905
Module Title
Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture 1 (Introduction)
Academic Year
2025/2026
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 basic understanding of genetics
Identify the key drivers behind breeding.
Brief description
This course provides an introduction to agricultural genetics and explore drivers for plant and animal breeding programmes.
Content
Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
- The genetic inheritance of traits
- The key drivers behind breeding programmes
- The genetic inheritance of traits
- The key drivers behind breeding programmes
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