NOVA-410 Biologiske konsekvenser av seleksjon

Studiepoeng:5

Ansvarlig fakultet:Fakultet for biovitenskap

Emneansvarlig:Elise Norberg

Campus / nettbasert:Undervises campus Ås

Undervisningens språk:Engelsk

Frekvens:The course is given in August 2025 next.

Forventet arbeidsmengde:125 hours

Undervisnings- og vurderingsperiode:

This course starts in Autumn parallel. This course has teaching/evaluation in Autumn parallel

2025- The course is given in August.

Om dette emnet

This course deals with how breeding and selection affects the biology of animals. Traditionally animal breeding has been focusing on a limited number of traits, with a large emphasis on production and conformation. This has had a negative effect on the functional traits, such as health and fertility. Robustness, resilience, mother abilities and behavioural traits are other traits which have been affected by selection.

For more information see www.euroleague-study.org/en/r-20338-study-offers/r-20351-summer-schools/r-20946-summer-schools-2025/biological-consequences-of-selection.html

Dette lærer du

  • Evaluate the ethical consequences of selection in animals
  • Understand how the process of domestication has changed animals
  • Understand how selection has had an impact on several traits, like performance, functional traits, behavior and maternal ability and how environment impacts performance
  • Understand the basic principles of animal growth, genetic scaling and development including resource allocation and feed efficiency
  • Collaborate and reflect in groups on questions related to topics related to the course
  • Reflect and discuss on how to integrate the different elements of the course
  • Analyze and present dilemmas related to animal selection
  • Læringsaktiviteter
    • On-site lectures to introduce the topics of the course
    • On-line lecture to prepare for the second week addressing Biological consequences of selection
    • Lectures, group work and presentations during the on-site event at Hafjell
    • Data lab to work on data sets using R
  • Læringsstøtte
    Teachers will provide active guidance during in-person lectures, data labs, and tutorials, with additional assistance available as needed. The course includes a mix of in-person and online lectures, discussions, presentations, individual studies, and group exercises.
  • Pensum
    Lecture notes / presentations and scientific articles. Revised yearly.
  • Forutsatte forkunnskaper
    Pre-requirements are a M.Sc. in Quantitative genetics, population genetics or a similar background.
  • Anbefalte forkunnskaper
    Pre-requirements are a M.Sc. in Quantitative genetics, population genetics or a similar background.
  • Vurderingsordning, hjelpemiddel og eksamen
    Examination form will be a presentation of a key paper (provided to the student in due time before the course). Pass/fail.

    Rapport Karakterregel: Bestått/ Ikke bestått
  • Obligatorisk aktivitet
    Participation in start-up lecture, multiple choice tests and participation during lecture at Hafjell.
  • Fortrinnsrett

    Students on PhD level have number one prioritiy.

    Master's students must apply for admission to the course that is given on master's level with the course code NOVA-302.

  • Opptakskrav
    Pre-requirements are a M.Sc. in Quantitative genetics, population genetics or a similar background.