VM0134, Genetics in Veterinary Medicine, 6.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2024-04-23
Valid from : Spring semester 2025 (2025-01-20)

Level

First cycle (G1F)

Main field of study

Veterinary Medicine

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The course teaches the basics of genetics in veterinary medicine and how hereditary and environmental factors affect disease and properties in domestic animal populations.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• describe and correctly use genetics terminology;
• describe the organisation and structure of the genome and their genes, as well as account for the significance of genetic variation and regulation of gene expression for hereditary diseases and properties;
• account for the basics of population genetics, quantitative genetics and animal breeding;
• perform basic genetic calculations;
• account for how animals’ genetic backgrounds can affect their health, reproduction, production and performance, and welfare, as well as describe breeding programmes for sustainable domestic animal use;
• account for the basic molecular genetic methods used in research and diagnostics of hereditary diseases, cancer and other properties;
• perform basic laboratory exercises for molecular genetic diagnostics.

Content

Subject-related content
The course teaches the basics of genetics in veterinary medicine including laboratory training. It addresses general genetics, disease genetics, population genetics and animal breeding. The course touches upon areas such as mendelian inheritance, complex and polygenic diseases and properties, genetic variation, gene regulation, central genetic and molecular genetic methods and breeding programmes. The course also addresses how hereditary and environmental factors affect health, behaviour, welfare, production and performance in domestic animal populations, as well as how hereditary and environmental factors can be measured and described. The course also gives examples of how molecular genetic methods can be used in research and diagnostics.

Teaching formats
To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: lectures, laboratory sessions, exercises, online teaching formats and group discussions.

The course focuses on the following generic competencies:

Information competence, problem solving, scientific methods, critical thinking, teamwork, written and oral communication.

The following components are compulsory:
Laboratory sessions and group discussions

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written examination and approved participation in compulsory components.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Animal Biosciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Veterinärprogrammet

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Exam	5.0	1001
Molecular genetics lab	1.0	1002

The Course Replaces

Parts of VM0118 and VM0110

Other Information

Teaching in English may occur.