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Syllabus

HV0175 Designing breeding programmes, 15.0 Credits

Utformning av avelsprogram, 15hp

Subjects

Agricultural Science Animal Science Animal science Agricultural science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Discussions	1.0	0102
Exercises	3.0	0103
Project	3.0	0104
Written exam	8.0	0105

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to

• 180 credits at first cycle level, of which

- 7 credits genetics/animal breeding

- 10 credits statistics-mathematics

and

• English 6

Objectives

The course gives the student advanced knowledge in practical animal breeding and good contact with geneticists.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• describe how breeding organisations work and explain why the breeding programmes of today are designed the way they are

• estimate genetic parameters, breeding values and genetic progress

• design breeding programmes for domestic animals of different species, in various environments and production systems

• assess animal breeding programmes with regard to different sustainability aspects and suggest concrete measures to improve these programmes

• Critically review scientific literature in animal breeding.

Content

The course is characterised by a strong applicability to breeding programmes used in practise. The course gives an overview of the application of the sustainability concept in animal breeding. Examples of lecture topics are breeding objectives, economic weights and genetic evaluation, genomic selection and conservation work in practice.

The students strengthen their knowledge through group discussions of scientific literature linked to the lectures. In a project that is carried out in groups, the students work with an assessment of a realistic breeding program. The project includes an ethical discussion of the breeding program.

The student trains various skills in statistics during the course and builds a personal portfolio of statistical methods and models, to use at examination and in future work. The student trains parameter estimation, genetic evaluation and estimation of genetic progress in computer exercises. Results of the computer exercises are also used in the project.

Apart from in the written and the oral examination, compulsory components occur within e. g. exercises, group assignments, and discussions.

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 and oral examination. Passed participation in compulsory course modules.

• 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.

Transitional provisions

Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course. Compulsory elements: At least one opportunity for a retake session must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course.

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 assumes prior knowledge in basic animal breeding and genetics.

Responsible department

Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics