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Indicative Learning Outcomes:On completion of this module students should be able to:Demonstrate an understanding of the principals and mechanisms of genetic segregation;Give practical applications and examples of the molecular, Mendelian and quantitative gene;Apply their knowledge to diagnosis of genetic conditions in in food and companion animals ;Apply their knowledge to the areas of selection, breeding and indices in food and companion animals.
Indicative Module Content:Mendelian Genetics, Quantitative Genetics, Animal Breeding strategies for the main farm and companion animals
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Practical | 6 |
Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 71 |
Total | 116 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: One MCQ examination | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Other | No | 50 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: One MCQ examination | Week 12 | n/a | Other | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
A mid-semester MCQ will be held. This is worth 50% of the total marks. The results of this will be given to the students on-line and class feedback is given. A second MCQ exam will be given on the last week of term. This is worth 50% of the total marks. Students that have failed are welcome to discuss their results with the module co-ordinator.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Marijke Beltman | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Maurice Kinsella | Tutor |
Dr Marion Ryan | Tutor |