Genetics and Animal Breeding (ANSC90006)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Formerly BIOL90025

This subject covers recent advances in the application of genetics and breeding technologies to commercial animal improvement programs including: advanced reproductive technologies, quantitative and molecular genetics. Students will develop the skills to evaluate the potential impact of recent breeding technologies on breeding program design. Practical sessions aim to develop skills in the interpretation of genetic data and to gain knowledge of how reproductive systems can be manipulated to implement advanced breeding technologies, such as multiple ovulation and embryo transfer, cloning and transgenesis.




Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:



  • Express the meaning and application of a range of genetic parameters
  • Estimate breeding values and use genetic tools to determine the impact of selection and crossbreeding
  • Identify the contraints to production gain using genetic selection programmes and the impact of inbreeding
  • Evaluate a range of genetic tools (including geonomic and reproductive technologies) for the design of breeding stratergies in the animal industries

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should have developed these generic skills:

  • Academic excellence
  • Greater in-depth understanding of the scientific disciplines of applied animal genetics
  • Critical thinking and analysis, and problem solving
  • Flexibility and level of transferable skills should be enhanced through improved ability to communicate ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Assessment

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Oral presentation and abstract (500 words) at the end of the block intensive

  • 10 minutes
End of the teaching period20%

Written assignment due within three weeks from the end of the block intensive

  • 1500 words
3 Weeks after the end of teaching30%

Examination

  • 2 hours
End of semester50%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • August
    Principal coordinatorTina Chamberlain
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursUp to 45 hours of lectures/practicals/tutorials and off-site field trips
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period17 August 2020 to 28 August 2020
    Last self-enrol date19 August 2020
    Census date14 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

    August contact information

    tcham@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    N/A

  • Subject notes

    This subject will run subject to sufficient student enrolments.

     

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseGraduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences
    Specialisation (formal)Animal Science
    Informal specialisationMaster of Agricultural Sciences - Elective Subjects
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 31 January 2024