COURSE SYLLABUS

LIVESTOCK GENETICS

1	Course Title:	LIVESTOCK GENETICS
2	Course Code:	VGN5006
3	Type of Course:	Optional
4	Level of Course:	Second Cycle
5	Year of Study:	1
6	Semester:	2
7	ECTS Credits Allocated:	5
8	Theoretical (hour/week):	3
9	Practice (hour/week) :	0
10	Laboratory (hour/week) :	0
11	Prerequisites:	None
12	Recommended optional programme components:	None
13	Language:	Turkish
14	Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
15	Course Coordinator:	Dr. Ögr. Üyesi Deniz DİNÇEL
16	Course Lecturers:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Deniz Dinçel
17	Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:	Doç. Dr. Sena Ardıçlı Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Genetik Anabilim Dalı Tel: 05414875448 E-mail: sardicli@uludag.edu.tr
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19	Objective of the Course:	The course provides students the information about the mechanisms of inheritance related to quantitative/qualitative characters by recognizing these traits in farm animals. Moreover, trying to maintain an up-to-date perspective in using the methods developed in this field in animal breeding.
20	Contribution of the Course to Professional Development	Learning the genetic background of economically important yield traits in farm animals; based on these traits, understanding of genomic selection methods and current molecular assisted breeding techniques

Learning Outcomes:

1	Gains knowledge of basic genetic terms and the role of genetics in livestock breeding.;
2	Gains knowledge of Mendelian rules and non-Mendelian inheritance elements.;
3	Knows the important yield characteristics (qualitative/quantitative) in animals.;
4	Have knowledge about the genetics of the ruminant (single/double hoof).;
5	Have knowledge about the genetics of the small ruminants. ;
6	Have knowledge about the genetics of the avian species.;
7	They recognize the important gene resources of the animals breeding in local area or worldwide.;
8	Have a general opinion about the harmful inheritance elements seen in livestock. ;
9	Have an opinion about the use of genomic selection in the field while having information about population genetics at the beginning level.;

22	Course Content:

Week	Theoretical	Practical
1	Basic terms in genetics, the historical development of genetics from a technological and sociological perspective, and an introduction to livestock genetics
2	Hereditary principles of Mendels
3	Deviations from Mendelian rules
4	Gene maps with additive, multiple and linked genes
5	Quantitative characters with quantitative character loci (QTL) in livestock
6	Introduction to small ruminant genetics
7	Introduction to the inheritance of important yield traits in cattle
8	Genetic basis of phenotypic traits such as coat color / racing performance in horse breeding
9	Introduction to avian genetics
10	Identification and conservation of genetic resources in farm animals
11	The pedigree analysis of livestock
12	The lethal genes in livestock
13	Basic principles of population genetics
14	Overview of marker assisted (MAS) and genomic selection (GWAS) in livestock breeding

23	Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:	1. Animal genetics: an introduction to the science of animal breeding (Author: F. A. E. Crew) 2. Population genetics (Author: Matthew B. Hamilton) 3. Farm animal genetic resources (Authors: Geof Simm et al.) 4. Quantitative trait loci analysis in animals. (Author: J. I. Weller)
24	Assesment

TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	PERCENT
Midterm Exam	1	30
Quiz	0	0
Homeworks, Performances	1	10
Final Exam	1	60
Total	3	100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		60
Total		100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course	Classical (written) and/or multiple choice exams
Information	It is expected to answer the questions to be asked about the basic subjects given in the course at a level that can get the base score specified in the regulation.

ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE

CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS

LO: Learning Objectives

PQ: Program Qualifications

Contribution Level:

1 Very Low

2 Low

3 Medium

4 High

5 Very High