GENETICS AND FARM ANIMAL BREEDING
| Title | ΓΕΝΕΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΒΕΛΤΙΩΣΗ ΑΓΡΟΤΙΚΩΝ ΖΩΩΝ / GENETICS AND FARM ANIMAL BREEDING |
| Code | Ν404Υ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001925 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 8
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| ZŌIKĪS PARAGŌGĪS | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
|
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600211113
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Γεωπονίας & Δασολογίας |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ Δ (33) |
| Calendar | Παρασκευή 08:00 έως 12:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600211113
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) understand the role of the genes and the meaning of inheritance
2) understand the principles of Mendelian, Population and Quantitative genetics and be able to solve exercises and problems relative to farm animals
3) understand the importance of selection and the use of molecular and biotectechnological approaches in farm animal breeding and conservation
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Genetics: an introduction, Chromosomes: variations in their structure and number, Mendelian inheritance, Ιntroduction to population genetics, Quantitative genetics, Descriptive statistics of quantitative traits, Heritability, Genetic correlations, Estimation of genetic values in farm animals, Mating systems, Development of breeding programs, Use of biotechnology in farm animal breeding, Methods for the identification, conservation and management of farm animal breeds
Keywords
Mendelian inheritance, population genetics, quantitative genetics, animal breeding
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of powerpoint, video, internet
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 72 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 15 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 50 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 140 |
Student Assessment
Description
written exams
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
"Βασικές αρχές της γενετικής και κληρονομικότητα", Μπάνος Γ., Εκδόσεις Χ&Β Κορδαλή Ο.Ε. (Κωδικός Εύδοξος 7495)
Additional bibliography for study
iGENETICS ΕΠΙΤΟΜΗ ΕΚΔΟΣΗ, Peter Russel, Ακαδημαϊκές εκδόσεις Ι. Μπάσδρα & Σια Ο.Ε.
Last Update
19-05-2020
