| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Case Study |
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40%
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4000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Case Study portfolio (including seminar) |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2
GA: 1, 2, 4, 6 |
| Online Assessment |
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40%
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| Assessment Notes |
| online examinaiton |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2
GA: 1, 2, 4, 6 |
| Report |
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20%
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1000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Problem sets and Practical reports |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1
GA: 1, 2, 4, 6 |
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students are taught and practice advanced aspects of animal breeding and genetics and learn the skills for making practical breeding program decisions. Students also develop a case study for a breeding program.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Students orally present the findings of their case study in animal breeding. Students also work in groups during practicals. Various assignments target scientific writing and students write a comprehensive report of their case study.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
Students examine animal breeding issues from around the world.
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| 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.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
Students are instructed in and practice learning skills that will be useful to them beyond the scope of the unit.
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Students work on several quizzes and practicals that involve problem solving and also develop a case study.
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| 8 |
Team Work
Students work in groups during practicals.
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