HFA304-B Theory and Application of Inbreeding Management
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Course responsible: Theodorus Hendrikus Elisabeth Meuwissen
Teachers: Peer Berg
ECTS credits: 5
Faculty: Faculty of Biosciences
Teaching language: EN
(NO=norsk, EN=Engelsk)
(NO=norsk, EN=Engelsk)
Limits of class size:
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Teaching exam periods:
This course has teaching/evaluation in June block.
Course frequency: Annually
First time: Study year 2019-2020
Preferential right:
Master students in Animal Science.
Course contents:
Introduction to inbreeding, Phenomenon associated with inbreeding, Relationships, Genetic contributions, Minimizing inbreeding, Inbreeding and selection, Contribution of mating to managing inbreeding, Quantitative genetics guide to DNA markers, Using DNA markers in diversity studies, Constructing IBD matrices and their use, Managing inbreeding within genomes.
Learning outcome:
Students can describe: (i) alternative methods to estimate (genomic) inbreeding and relationships, (ii) the evolution of inbreeding, relationships and genetic variances within and between (small) populations, (iii) methods for the management of inbreeding and genetic diversity in small populations.
Students can estimate inbreeding and relationships and optimal genetic contributions using alternative sources of data, including genomic data.
The students develop analytical approaches to the management of genetic diversity in small populations, and unravel the contributions of inbreeding, (genomic) relationships and genetic variance to the total genetic diversity. The students should acquire sufficient knowledge to follow advanced courses in the fields of genomic relationships, inbreeding, optimal contribution selection, and the management of genetic diversity.
Learning activities:
Lectures, computer practicals and exercises.
Teaching support:
Lecturing, computer practicals, and plenary discussions.
Syllabus:
Meuwissen, Theo and Woolliams, John. Lecture notes. All lectures have printed notes.
Prerequisites:
HFA200.
Recommended prerequisites:
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Mandatory activity:
Computer practicals to be presented as evidence of effort.
Assessment:
Oral examination at the end of June block (Grading A-F).
Nominal workload:
125 working hrs.
Entrance requirements:
Special requirements in Science
Reduction of credits:
-
Type of course:
Approximately 70 hrs
Note:
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Examiner:
An external examiner will be used.
Examination details: Oral exam: Letter grades