COURSE SYLLABUS

GENETIC METHODS IN ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT

1	Course Title:	GENETIC METHODS IN ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT
2	Course Code:	VGN5011
3	Type of Course:	Optional
4	Level of Course:	Second Cycle
5	Year of Study:	1
6	Semester:	1
7	ECTS Credits Allocated:	5
8	Theoretical (hour/week):	3
9	Practice (hour/week) :	0
10	Laboratory (hour/week) :	0
11	Prerequisites:
12	Recommended optional programme components:	None
13	Language:	Turkish
14	Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
15	Course Coordinator:	Prof. Dr. ÖZDEN ÇOBANOĞLU
16	Course Lecturers:	Doç. Dr. Özden ÇOBANOĞLU Doç. Dr. Deniz DİNÇEL
17	Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:	Doç. Dr. Özden ÇOBANOĞLU Bursa Uludağ Üniv. Zootekni ve Hayvan Besleme Bölümü / Genetik Anabilim Dalı, Görükle Kampüsü Nilüfer/BURSA E-mail:ocobanoglu@uludag.edu.tr Tel: 0 224 294 1241
18	Website:	http://www.veteriner.uludag.edu.tr
19	Objective of the Course:	Explain the principles of Mendelian genetics and calculate predicted results. Critically discuss the importance of an understanding of genetic effects in populations. Evaluate the methods and tools available for use in the selection of breeding stock. Evaluate modern practice in the management of breeding animals. Measuring genetic diversity from molecular data. Comparing DNA marker technologies and evaluate their effects on animal breeding programs.
20	Contribution of the Course to Professional Development	In this course, students will gain experience in the application of classical and molecular genetic methods in livestock breeding.

Learning Outcomes:

1	To understand the state of the art of applications of animal breeding to the genetic improvement of livestock.;
2	To impart knowledge about the latest tools & techniques of animal genetics & their uses in genetic improvement of livestock.;
3	To understand sources of variation in performance of animals, and the methods used to control or adjust for this variation. ;
4	To differentiate, understand and estimate the importance of genetic parameter and basic breeding tools. To use different methods to genetic evaluation. ;
5	To acquaint with recent trends in animal breeding & designing of need, based breeding strategies. ;
6	To compare old and new DNA marker technologies and evaluate their effects on animal breeding programs;

22	Course Content:

Week	Theoretical	Practical
1	Introduction to Animal Breeding and Selection
2	Types of Gene Action
3	Miscellaneous Types of Inheritance
4	Probability and Variation
5	Selection Concepts and Selection of Quantitative Traits
6	Methods of Identifying Genetically Superior Animals
7	Techniques for Multiple-Trait Selection
8	Mating Systems
9	Biotechnology Applications for Animal Improvement
10	DNA Marker Technologies and Their Impact on Animal Breeding Programs
11	Animal Breeding Strategies for Livestock Species
12	Animal Breeding Strategies for Poultry Breeds
13	Marker Assisted Selection in Animal Breeding
14	Genomic Selection in Animal Breeding

23	Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:	1. Bourdon, R.M. 2000. Understanding Animal Breeding. Second Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA. 2. Nicholas, F.W. 1996. Introduction to Veterinary Genetics. Oxford University Press, Oxford.. 3. Falconer, D.S. 1989. Introduction to Quantitative Genetics, Longman Scientific and Technical, USA. 4. Akçapınar, H. 2003. Hayvan Islahı Ders Notları. Ankara. 5. Harrington, R.B. 1995. Animal Breeding: An Introduction. Interstate Publishers, Inc. IL, USA. 6. Bondoc, O.L. 2008. Animal Breeding: Principle and Practice. The Univ of Phillippines Press, Quezon City. 7. Weller, J. I. 2016. Genomic Selection in Animals. John Wiley &Sons, Inc. 8. Related Class Notes and Papers.
24	Assesment

TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	PERCENT
Midterm Exam	1	40
Quiz	0	0
Homeworks, Performances	2	10
Final Exam	1	50
Total	4	100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		50
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		50
Total		100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course	The evaluation of the course will be done with homework to be given in the form of small projects, and the exams of the course will be done in a classical way.
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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