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	Study programmes 2010-2011 Last update : 11/04/2011
	ANIM0002-1   Animal Breeding Duration :   10h Th, 7h Pr, 3h SEM, 4h FT Credits/ECTS :   Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 1st year Second semester 2 Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries, Professional Focus, 2nd year Second semester 2 Master in Forests and natural Areas Engineering, Professional Focus, 1st year Second semester 2 Master in Statistics : Biostatistics, professional focus , 1st year Second semester 2 Holder(s) :   Nicolas Gengler Language :   French language Course contents :   History of animal breeding and genetics Breeding structures and other stakeholders in animal breeding Introduction to techniques used in animal breeding and genetics - Fundamental concepts - Definition of breeding goals Selection index and mixed models - Definition, notation, computation - Examples (using OCTAVE and SAS) Genetic Progress Marker assisted selection and genomic selection Practical applications and examples - Genetic evaluations - Selection programs in purebreds and crossbreds Course objective :   To teach modern techniques used in animal breeding After completing the course the student is expected to Be able to understand modern animal breeding Be able to do consulting for breeders and breed societies Prerequisites :   ANIM0001-1 Quantitative Genetics Organization :   Lectures : 10h Practical Works : 7h Seminars : 3h Field-study trip and visits : 4h Written notes :   Lecture notes (in preparation) Assessment :   Written examination (40%) Oral examination (40%) Personal report (20%) Contacts :   Gengler, Nicolas (Chercheur qualifié, FNRS - Chargé de cours) Zootechnie 081 62 22 06 nicolas.gengler@ulg.ac.be Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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