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SCHOOL |
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
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ACADEMIC UNIT |
AGRICULTURE |
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LEVEL OF STUDIES |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSE CODE |
ANP0904 |
SEMESTER |
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COURSE TITLE |
ANIMAL SELECTIVE BREEDING AND GENETIC IMPROVEMENT | ||||
| INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
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| Lectures | 2 | ||||
| Lab / Op. Exercises | 2 | ||||
| Exercises | 0 | ||||
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TOTAL HOURS |
4 | 5 | |||
| COURSE TYPE | specialised general knowledge | ||||
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| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | Greek / English | ||||
| IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes, in English | ||||
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2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcomes |
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The science of selective breeding and genetic improvement studies and guides the effort to identify the animals with the best reproductive values and then to ensure that the selected individuals constitute the progeny of the next generation. In this way the main goal will be achieved, which is to inherit the desired characteristics to the offspring of farmed animals. Artificial insemination can allow this improvement to spread rapidly to an entire population or breed of productive animals. The difficulties that may arise concern both the field of selection, which is a function of reproduction and replenishment rates, and the recognition of genetic value in time to be useful in the selection process. After successfully attending the course selective breeding and Genetic Improvement of Rural Animals the students will have been able to: 1. Organize genetic improvement programs in farmed animal populations. 2. Carry out control on the performance of farm animals. 3. To select male and female breeding animals that have some desirable characteristics 4. To process statistical data, referring to the yields of productive animals. 5. To integrate the modern methods of molecular biology and genomics in order to improve the farmed animal populations. 6. Use the principles of population genetics to identify, assess the condition and rescue indigenous farm animal breeds. 7. Elaborate farm animal performance control elements and maintain a unified animal marking and identification system 8. To plan the development of methods and strategies for the creation of animals that increase the productivity of animal husbandry. |
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General Competences |
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Graduates after obtaining the degree will: - have the theoretical and practical background concerning the field of knowledge of agricultural science and in particular the field of animal production - have the ability to make creative use of scientific knowledge and modern technology for the development and care of all types of animal farms - have acquired the necessary knowledge background to be able to access further postgraduate or doctoral studies - are able to properly apply their theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the period of study also Adaptation to new situations Decision making Autonomous work Teamwork Working in an international environment Work in an interdisciplinary environment Production of new research ideas Respect for the natural environment Promoting free, creative and inductive thinking |
3. SYLLABUS
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• Genetics and heredity of quality characteristics of farm animals. • Population genetics. Quantitative genetics. • Genetic improvement of animals by selection (ancestral, individual, family, offspring) and by reproduction (inbreeding, pure reproduction, crossbreeding). • Eterosis. • Deadly agents. • Planning, organization and implementation of genetic improvement of all farm animals. • Performance control, selection of male and female breeding animals • Homophytic collapse • Molecular techniques in animal population genetics |
4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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DELIVERY |
Face-to-face | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
Use of ICT in teaching and laboratory education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
1. Formal written final theory exam (50%) at the end of the semester The written final examination of the theory includes: - Multiple choice questions - Short answer questions Comparative evaluation of theory data 2. Laboratory Assignments (25%) The work of the laboratory consists of writing small scientific articles on the subject of each laboratory and is sent by the three students electronically through the e-class platform within a week for evaluation by the teacher. 3. Final written laboratory examination (25%) The written final examination of the laboratory includes: - Multiple choice questions - Short answer questions |
5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Klug, W.S. and Cummings, M.R., 2003. Concepts of genetics(No. Ed. 7). Pearson Education, Inc. |
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-Related academic journals: |
| Animal genetics, Molecular Ecology |