Animal Breeding PractisesLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 4_RAA15KV
Credits
3 op
Learning objectives
Objectives: The student
- can measure production and select animals for breeding.
- knows the evaluation and breeding methods and technics.
- knows artificial insemination, genomic selection and embryo transfer and evaluates the ethical points and use of those methods.
Content
Content: Breeding plan, breeding traits, methods of breeding, genomic selection, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, improving of animal selection. International breeding.
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 31.03.2024
Credits
3 op
RD proportion (cr)
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Teachers
- Hilkka Kämäräinen
- Outi Kuvaja
Student groups
-
EXCS24KIisalmi Campus Exchange Students, spring 2024
Teaching methods
In this course students get to know breeding plan, breeding traits, methods of breeding, genomic selection, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, improving of animal selection and international breeding.
Study methods: Lectures, assignments, workshops, visits. Digital eLearning tools will be utilized (e.g. Moodle)
Evaluation:
Group assignment
Exam
Student workload
Lectures 14 h, visit 4h, presentations 4h, exercises and independent studying 59h
Practical training and working life cooperation
Company visits and specialist lectures.
Materials
Learning material and the literature in the Moodle
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 27.03.2023
Credits
3 op
RD proportion (cr)
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Teachers
- Hilkka Kämäräinen
- Outi Kuvaja
Student groups
-
MPRO2023Luva MultiPro 2023
Teaching methods
In this course students get to know breeding plan, breeding traits, methods of breeding, genomic selection, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, improving of animal selection and international breeding.
Study methods: Lectures, assignments, workshops, visits. Digital eLearning tools will be utilized (e.g. Moodle)
Evaluation:
Group assignment
Exam
Student workload
Lectures 16 h, exercises and independent studying 63h
Practical training and working life cooperation
Company visits and specialist lectures.
Materials
Learning material and the literature in the Moodle