ANIML SC 3045RW - Animal Breeding and Genetics III
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANIML SC 3045RW Course Animal Breeding and Genetics III Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites (BIOLOGY 1101 or BIOLOGY 1001 or BIOLOGY 1401) and BIOLOGY 1202 Assumed Knowledge ANIML SC 2501RW or ANIML SC 2501WT or AGRIC 2510WT or ANIML SC 2501RW & ANIML SC 2503RW Assessment Exams, quizzes, practical reports, breeding program Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Michelle Hebart
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Describe the tools available to maximise response to genetic selection in a variety of animal species 2 Describe inbreeding and crossbreeding effects related to production and conservation of species 3 Describe complex inheritance 4 Assess animal phenotypes and make selection decisions based on that structure 5 Design a breeding program
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3, 5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
4, 5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Lecture notes will be available on MyUni at least 5 days prior to the lectures.Recommended Resources
There is no required textbook for this course. A range of excellent textbooks relevant to Animal Breeding and Genetics can be found in the University Library. These include:
Genetic improvement of sheep and cattle. G. Simm
Introduction to Veterinary Genetics. F. Nicholas
Genetics for the Animal Sciences. D. van Vleck
Introduction to Quantitative Genetics. D. FalconerOnline Learning
MyUni: Teaching materials and course documentation will be posted on the MyUni website ().
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered by the following means:
• 3 x 1hr lectures
• 1 x 3hr mixture of tutorials and practical sessionsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).
Learning Activities Summary
The course content will include the following:
Lecture topics
- Breeding programs
- Natural selection
- Impact of reproductive technologies
- Parentage testing
- Inbreeding coefficients
- Mendelian and non-mendelian modes of inheritance
- Gene mapping
- Selection index
- Calculation of economic values
- Conservation genetics
Practical topics:
- Cattle physical traits
- Sheep stud visit
- Case Studies
- Gene mapping
Tutorial topics:
- Genetic and environmental effects
- Maximising response to selection
- Development of relationship matrix
- Calculation of inbreeding
- Genome mapping
Specific Course Requirements
Practical classes within laboratories require a minimum of sneakers and the wearing of a laboratory gown (that will be supplied). Students must wear any required safety or protective clothing as directed. Practicals involving animal handling will require appropriate footwear and overalls.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment task Type of assessment Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes Hurdle (Yes/No) Outcomes being assessed Timing of assessment Quizzes Summative 15% No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Weeks 1 - 12 Case Study Formative/Summative 5% No 3, 4, 5 Weeks 8 - 12 Breeding program Summative 50% No 1, 3, 4, 5 Weeks 4 & 12 Final Exam Summative 30% No 1, 2, 3 Examination period Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at practicals and tutorials is compulsory. Students are able to apply for an allowed absence from a class by submitting the application form, with appropriate supporting documentation, to the Course Coordinator. Application forms can be downloaded from
Assessment Detail
Quizzes (15% of the total grade)
Students will complete a maximum of 11 quizzes that will total 11% of the overall grade. Quizzes will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions from lecture material and a goal setting exercise. There will be 4 TBL (team based learning activities) that are associated with these quizzes worth 4%.
Case Study (5% of the total grade)
Students will select case study that is of interest to them. The goal is to use their knowledge of modes of inheritance and animal breeding for real-life scenarios. The students will work both individually and in small groups to determine the mode of inheritance, the gene of interest the value of selection for the trait and how it can be used in a breeding program
Breeding program (50% of the total grade)
Students must write a breeding program for a species of their choice and traits that they wish to improve. The breeding program is presented as an essay, following a detailed list of questions/topics to be addressed. The breeding program incorporates knowledge built in each of the weekly practicals. Word limit is 3000 words.
Final Exam (30% of the total grade)
Students will sit a 3 hr final exam that will cover all topics from the course. Questions will be a variety of short and long answer.Submission
Submission of work for assessment
For the written assignment and the practical reports, an electronic copy of the assignments and practical reports must be submitted via MyUni. A hard copy with a signed cover sheet attached must also be submitted. All assignments must be submitted electronically by 11.59 pm on the due date and the hard copy must be submitted by 12 noon the following day.Extensions for Assessment Tasks
Extensions of deadlines for assessment tasks may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Students are required to apply for an extension to the Course Coordinator before the assessment task is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time. The assessment extension application form can be obtained from:Penalty for Late Submission of Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks must be submitted by the stated deadlines. Any assessment item submitted after the published date, without prior approval of an extension on medical or compassionate grounds, will not be marked.Provision of Feedback to Students
Marked reports will be returned as soon as possible after the due date. Feedback on assignments will be via annotations on reports. Should students wish to have verbal feedback on assignments an appointment should be made with the Course Coordinator. Any assessment items not collected by the end of the examination period for Semester 1 will be destroyed.Late submission of assessments
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of zero will be allocated to late submitted assessment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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