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

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