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GENE522 Genetic Evaluation and Breeding Program Design

Updated: 20 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
13 July 2010 16 July 2010 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions GENE422
Notes

consult unit coordinator for enrolment in all 500-level GENE units
Combined Units GENE422 - Genetic Evaluation and Breeding Program Design
Coordinator(s) Julius Van Der Werf (jvanderw@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This course deepens the coverage of procedures to design breeding programs and to evaluate animals genetically. It broadens the coverage of technical aspects of application in the animal breeding industries. Students develop the ability to define breeding objectives, set up a genetic evaluation system, to balance key aspects of animal breeding program design, and to assess the value of new molecular genetic and reproductive technologies.
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Introduction to Quantitative Genetics
ISBN: 9780582243026
Falconer, P.S. and Mackay, T.F.C., Longman 4th ed. 1996
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Case Study 40% 4000
Assessment Notes
Case Study Portfolio (including seminar)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Online Examination 40%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Report 20% 1000
Assessment Notes
Problem sets and Practical reports
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. develop good understanding of population and evolutionary genetics theory;
  2. Understand animal breeding programs and the effect of new technologies;
  3. Obtain more advanced practice in solving animal breeding problems;
  4. raise awareness about endangered species and ways to soften the issue.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
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. 		True True True
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. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students examine animal 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 and also develop a case study. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students work in groups during practicals. 		True
   

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