This subject presents an introduction on basic genetic principles (molecular and Mendelian genetics) and builds on these to introduce basic concepts of population and quantitative genetics that are used in breeding livestock populations (e.g. quantitative traits, heritability, genetic selection, inbreeding). This subject emphasises the application of elementary genetic theory to genetic improvement of livestock. However these principles are also relevant to students interested in quantitative traits in companion, performance or wild animal populations.
HD/FL
One session
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
BIO100 Concepts of Biology OR VSC113 Fundamentals of Veterinary Biology
ASC421 Paired Subject
ASC421
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ASC221 in Session 2 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.