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GENE251 Applied Animal and Plant Breeding

Updated: 22 April 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
16 September 2010 19 September 2010 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites BIOL110 or BIOL110A and BIOL120 or BIOL120A; for BAgBus students only: ANPR211 or ANSC200; or candidature in a postgraduate award in the School of Environmental and Rural Science or School of Science and Technology
Co-requisites None
Restrictions GENE351
Notes None
Combined Units GENE351 - Applied Animal and Plant Breeding
Coordinator(s) Cedric Gondro (cgondro2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This applied genetics unit introduces basic concepts of heritability genetic variation and selection, genetic evaluation (EBVs)principles of breeding programs and new technologies used in animal and plant breeding (eg embryo transfer, gene markers, tissue culture). Students will obtain a basic understanding of quantitative genetic breeding programs, and the role of new technologies affecting these disciplines. Students in GENE351 will be introduced to the applications of breeding program and will be able to give advice in simple breeding problems.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep
ISBN: 9780851996424
Simm, G., CABI 2002
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
GENE251/351 Resource Material
ISBN: ARDG01
School of Environmental and Rural Science
Note: On-campus students only. Available from the United Campus Bookshop, UNE
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Project 10% 500
Assessment Notes
abstract following format of scientific conferences
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Quiz 15%
Assessment Notes
Problem Sets
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Report 15% 1500
Assessment Notes
Practical reports
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Unit Test 10%
Assessment Notes
online via Blackboard - multiple choice
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 50% 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. apply quantitative genetics;
  2. demonstrate a basic understanding in plant and animal breeding;
  3. demonstrate an awareness of new technologies affecting these disciplines.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students are taught and practice the fundamental aspects of animal breeding and genetics and learn the basic skills for making practical breeding program decisions. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students orally present a critical discussion of a topic in animal/plant breeding. Students also work in groups during practicals and to prepare a poster presentation. Various assignments target scientific writing. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students examine animal/plant breeding issues from around the world. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students are instructed and assessed on the use of scientific literature. Students are shown how to find and use a wide range of sources. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students are instructed in and practice learning skills that will be useful to them beyond the scope of the unit. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students work on several quizzes and practicals that involve problem solving. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students work on a topic in current genetics which is socially controversial (eg. cloning, GM crops) and must address not only the technical issues but also the social issues of the topic. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students work in groups during practicals and also to prepare a presentation on a current topic in genetics. 		True
   

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