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• Understand the biology of animal genomes and how genome sequence information can be leveraged for animal breeding and genetic improvement.
• Evaluate and understand how genome sequence information can be accessed at different scales and resolutions.
• Critically assess applications of genome editing in livestock species.
• Understand livestock evolutionary history, biodiversity, and the importance of genetic conservation.
• Understand the fundamental concepts, principles, and statistical framework of quantitative genetics and animal breeding.
• Evaluate modern genome-enabled breeding programmes in livestock.
• Evaluate commercial applications of genomic technologies in domestic animals.
• Collaborate and communicate with peers and other stakeholders to engage with, and critically evaluate the latest developments in animal genomics and breeding.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 16 |
Specified Learning Activities | 60 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 100 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Will include participation in in-class activities, written assignments, and class presentations. Individual and group project work is also included. |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 100 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Professor Emmeline Hill | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor David MacHugh | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Kieran Meade | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |