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On completion of this module students should be able to: Describe the current knowledge of the when, where and how of horse domestication and breed development. Understand genetic variation in the context of horse breeds. Describe the implications of the horse genome sequencing project for the health and welfare of horses. Describe the projects leading to our understanding of disease genes in the horse. Understand the implications of genes contributing to performance traits. Evaluate the implications of genetics information in the breeding and management of horses. Use on-line bioinformatics tools to browse the horse genome and identify and describe genes of interest.
Indicative Module Content:• Domestication of the horse
• Development of horse breeds
• The horse genome sequencing project
• Horse genetic diversity and breed relationships
• Coat colour genetics
• Health and disease genetics
• Introduction to Bioinformatics
• Exercise and performance genomics
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Computer Aided Lab | 6 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 110 |
Recommended that students have completed at least one prior module in biotechnology, genetics / genomics or equivalent.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Lab Report: Bioinformatics Assignment | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Journal: Journal article review | Week 9 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Assignment: Worksheets | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Examination: End of trimester written examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Bioinformatics project • feedback will be given to students as a group in class, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the responses given in in-module assessment. This will provide students the opportunity to improve on their critical thinking and written submissions. Journal articles • feedback will be given to students as a group in class, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the responses given in in-module assessment. This will provide students the opportunity to improve on their critical thinking and written submissions.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Barbara Murphy | Tutor |
Dr Alison Reynolds | Tutor |