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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
  • EXCS24K
    Iisalmi 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
  • MPRO2023
    Luva 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