Key facts
UNE unit code: GENE351
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Whether your interest is in agricultural genetic improvement, or you want to learn more about quantitative traits applied to human and wild populations, this unit gives you a broad introduction to applied genetics.
You will explore basic concepts of heritability, genetic variation and selection, genetic correlations between traits, genetic evaluation principles and applications of selection in breeding programs, equipping you with the knowledge and understanding of consequences of selection and genetic change.
This unit also provides opportunities to hone your understanding of new technologies and cutting-edge methods used in animal and plant breeding and what can be achieved by genetic improvement.
These technologies include estimation of breeding values, DNA testing, reproductive technologies such as AI and ET in animals and tissue culture in plants.
Offerings
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
TBA | TBA | 3 days | Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 2, Online | The intensive school is mandatory for online students only. Dates to be advised. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
The School of Environmental and Rural Science considers all practical/laboratory/tutorial activities as essential to student learning. Attendance and participation in all practical/laboratory/tutorial classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent theoretical/technical knowledge by applying quantitative genetics;
- demonstrate a broad and coherent theoretical/technical knowledge of plant and animal breeding;
- demonstrate a broad and coherent theoretical/technical knowledge of how new technologies affect these disciplines;
- demonstrate a broad and coherent theoretical/technical knowledge of applications of breeding programs and give advice in simple breeding programs; and
- communicate information involving the subject to others using written and verbal formats.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Practical | Yes | All offerings | The School of Environmental and Rural Science considers all practical/laboratory/tutorial activities as essential to student learning. Attendance and participation in all practical/laboratory/tutorial classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence | |
Project | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Abstract following format of scientific conferences and oral presentation No. Words: 1200 |
Quizzes | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Problem Sets - 3 sets each 5% of grade - online via LMS, multiple choice |
Unit Quiz | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Online via LMS - multiple choice No. Words: 1350 |
Final Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Students must obtain at least 40% in the final exam in order to pass the unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals
ISBN: 9781789241716
Simm, G., Pollott, G., Mrode, R., Houston, R., and Marshall, K., CABI 1st Ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
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