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Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
Crop and livestock genetic improvement are key to the sustainable intensification of food and fibre production for a growing population without further harming our environment. The changing climate imposes new challenges in our understanding of G (genotype), E (environment), and M (management) effects on production and their interactions. In this unit, you will apply genetic principles and statistical analyses to describe phenotypic variation in agronomic traits and its association to genetic diversity in cross-bred and natural populations. We will open up the black-boxes used in contemporary predictive breeding of plants and animals through the comprehensive understanding of its analytical components (natural and cross-bred populations, genomics, quantitative genetics, evolution and informatics). We will toe-dip into precision breeding in plants (i.e., genome editing and transformation approaches in biotechnology) used to synthesise new genetic diversity. This is a hands-on, interactive, intense learning experience, which will enable your independence and growth in the field of applied genetics.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Honours option in Agricultural Science [Bachelor of Science (Honours)]
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contemporary concepts, analytical tools, and practices in crop and livestock breeding and biotechnology; (2) critically reflect on the suitability of breeding and biotechnology approaches to various genetic improvement programs and objectives; (3) demonstrate technical proficiency in developing/synthesising, measuring, analysing, and interpreting genetic variation and phenotype-genotype associations; and (4) communicate competently and with high levels of autonomy and integrity in justifying and interpreting genetic information and approaches in crop and animal improvement to a specialist and non-specialist audience.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) exam; (2) analytical reports; and (3) quizzes. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Judith Lichtenzveig
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- interactive workshops 2 hours per week
practicals 3 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.