Basic Animal Breeding and Genetics
This distance course gives an introduction to genetics of domestic animals, for example dogs, horses, sheep, cows. All aspects from the DNA of a single individual to the variation and changes in a group of animals are covered in the course. Lectures gives examples on how different traits are inherited and how breeding can be planned for different species. Exercises give the students knowledge about how the traits in the offspring can be predicted from the traits of the parents.
Information from the course leader
2020-11-03
course introduction
The course will have an introduction meeting in zoom at 18.00-19.00 on January 18. If you are accepted to the course and plan to attend the course but can cot participate in the introduction meeting on January 18, please send an email to the course leader. The teaching on the course will mostly be by recorded lectures and exercises and assignments that the students can do any time. About every second week there will be a scheduled meeting in zoom where a teacher can answer questions about the literature and recorded lectures.
Canvas
Here is a link to the public Canvas page for the course. The other information in Canvas is avaialble to students that are registered on the course. https://slu-se.instructure.com/courses/2850/assignments/syllabus
Students that are registered on the course get an invitation to the Canvas room for the course and have to acceptt that invitation to be able to see the files and recorded lectures in Canvas.
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
HV0189-30137 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for HV0189
Academic year 2024/2025
Basic Animal Breeding and Genetics (HV0189-10051)
2024-09-02 - 2025-01-19
Academic year 2023/2024
Basic Animal Breeding and Genetics (HV0189-10020)
2023-08-28 - 2024-01-14
Academic year 2022/2023
Basic Animal Breeding and Genetics (HV0189-10326)
2022-08-29 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2021/2022
Basic Animal Breeding and Genetics (HV0189-10300)
2021-08-30 - 2022-01-16
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
HV0189 Basic Animal Breeding and Genetics, 7.5 Credits
Grundläggande husdjursgenetik och avelSubjects
Animal Science BiologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0101 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to:- 30 hp Animal Science
or
- 30 hp Biology
or
- 30 hp Veterinary medicine
or
- 30 hp Animal nursing
Exemption granted from the general entry requirement of Swedish.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide general knowledge in animal breeding
And genetics.
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
explain the purpose of animal breedin in an easy-to-understand manner,
give an account of basic genetics, organization of the genome as well as regulation of gene expressions,
explain what biological variation means, what causes it and how it can be described,
explain how genetic variation can be changed through evolutionary processes and natural selection and how genetic variation can be preserved,
carry out simple calculations of probability of the genotype of the offspring given the genotypes of parents, allele frequencies, genetic variation, heritabilities and individual animals’ inbreeding,
describe how genetic correlations and individual animals’ breeding values can be estimated,
describe various types of breeding programs and assess their consequences for the animals’ welfare.
Content
The course starts with an overview of animal breeding and its purpose.
The course provides knowledge of Mendelian inheritance, organization of genome, gene regulation, the function of genes, gene families as well as central genetic and molecular genetic methods. The course also contains genetic variation, population genetics, conservation biology, inbreeding, measures of genetic variation and relationships between traits as well as breeding programs.
The course deals with both natural selection and strategies for sustainable genetic improvement of domestic animals. Ethical questions are discussed in the course.
The teaching is in the form of recorded lectures and demonstrations of calculations, as well as discussions and answering of questions online. The student strengthens his/her knowledge by calculation exercises and other exercises.
In the course, the following general skills are trained: problem-solving, written communication.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed written examination. Approved assignments and participation in discussion online can give bonus points for the exam.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
The course is given as a distance course with written examination in Uppsala at the end of the course.Responsible department
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Further information
Grading criteria
Course: HV0189 Basic Animal Breeding and Genetics
Grading criteria* and type of examination for the different learning outcomes
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Grade 5 |
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The student writes about basic genetics and organization of the genome in a scientific way with correct terminology. |
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The student performs calculations of genetic diversity and interprets the result. |
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The student compares and discusses breeding programmes and breeding strategies for different species and under different conditions. |
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Grade 4 |
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The student gives a detailed definition of basic genetic concepts |
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The student shows in what way different factors can have an effect on the genetic variation |
The student chooses an appropriate calculation method in a given situation |
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The student makes relevant choices of breeding strategies with defined conditions |
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Grade 3 |
The student explains the purpose of animal breeding in an easy-to-understand manner |
The student gives an account of basic genetics, organization of the genome as well as regulation of gene expressions |
The student explains what biological variation means, what causes it and how it can be described |
The student explains how genetic variation can be changed through evolutionary processes and natural selection and how genetic variation can be preserved |
The student carries out simple calculations of probability of the genotype of the offspring given the genotypes of parents, allele frequencies, genetic variation, heritabilities and individual animals' inbreeding |
The student describes how genetic correlations and individual animals' breeding values can be estimated
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The student describes various types of breeding programs and assess their consequences for the animals' welfare
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Learning outcomes |
1. Explain the purpose of animal breeding in an easy-to-understand manner
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2. Give an account of basic genetics, organization of the genome as well as regulation of gene expressions |
3. Explain what biological variation means, what causes it and how it can be described
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4. Explain how genetic variation can be changed through evolutionary processes and natural selection and how genetic variation can be preserved |
5. Carry out simple calculations of probability of the genotype of the offspring given the genotypes of parents,? allele frequencies, genetic variation, heritabilities and individual animals' inbreeding |
6. Describe how genetic correlations and individual animals' breeding values can be estimated
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7. Describe various types of breeding programs and assess their consequences for the animals' welfare
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Type of examination |
Written exam |
Written exam |
Written exam |
Written exam |
Written exam |
Written exam |
Written exam |
* Criteria for Grade 4 and 5 that defines the additional requirements besides the underlying grading level(s)
To receive grade 3 (passed) the student should reach at least grade 3 on all seven learning outcomes.
On the written exam, grade 3 corresponds to 60% of the total score on the exam. For grade 4, at least 75% of the total score is required and for grade 5 at least 90%. There are four voluntary assignments that can give 2 bonus points each that will be added to the result of the written exam. Students will also get 2 bonus points if they contribute in the discussions in Canvas and answer questions from other students in a correct way at least twice. Thus, the maximum number of bonus points is 10.
Litterature list
- Introduction to veterinary genetics Författare: F.W. Nicholas ISBN: 978-1-405-16832-8 Kommentar: third edition, 2010