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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

With the WageningenX educational platform, the certificate programme Genetic Models for Animal Breeding is designed to help the candidate understand the genetics and statistics that help in animal breeding. The course also lists the process required to set up a programme for breeding independents.

Animal breeding will involve the selective breeding of livestock animals with those desirable qualities for generational development. The steps that are used in the programme are done so as to increase productivity and create as well as maintain a strong population of animal livestock.

The student will learn how the animal breeder balances the desired qualities with diversity as well as long-term sustainability. The scientific concepts of genetics applied also involve the models and computational methods. The programme runs for a duration of 6 weeks and is instructed by 5 faculty members. The student needs to dedicate 4 to 6 hours every week to a self-paced mode of learning. The learners can enrol in this programme either in paid or free mode. While opting for the free mode, the candidates will have only limited access to the programme.

The Highlights

University of Wageningen and edX verified certificate.
100% e-learning course
6 weeks of coursework
English language of instruction
Associated to “Animal Breeding and Genetics” programme
5 University of Wageningen course instructors
4 to 6 hours of student effort.
Coursework Audit option
Self-paced progress of the programme

Programme Offerings

Module exams
Video transcripts.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 12372	yes	Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen

The cumulative amount that must be paid for this course is Rs. 12,372 .

Genetic Models for Animal Breeding

Fee Details	Amount in Rs.
Total fee	Rs.12,372

Note: Without any fee, the student can audit this course without obtaining any credentials.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The candidate must be enrolled in a University level degree programme and must have completed either 2nd year or 3rd year level courses in statistics as well as must have good knowledge of high school genetics and mathematics.

Certification qualifying details

The candidate will have an exam for each module which all contributes to the final grade and after the registration for the verified programme by payment, the candidate must receive a minimum score of 60% percent to be given the verified credential.

What you will learn

Knowledge of genetics

This course on Genetic Models for Animal Breeding will help the participant in the following ways:

The candidate will learn the measures that are necessary to set up a breeding program.
The candidate will learn the Comprehension of the main principles of animal breeding.
The candidate will learn to use genetic models and instruments for forecasting the breeding value of animals.
The candidate will learn the Tools in populations to forecast genetic alteration and/or inbreeding.
The candidates will be introduced to the seven steps required for a breeding program to be set up.
The candidate will learn the methods of learning to measure interactions and inbreeding.
The candidate will learn the principles of genetic models and to adapt relevant genetic models to various characteristics.
The candidates will learn the genetic principles of heritability, repeatability, mendelian sampling and general environment ratio.
The candidates will learn to use single or multiple sources of knowledge, including DNA information, to learn to predict the breeding value of animals.
The candidates will learn to calculate the precision of the breeding values estimated.
The candidates will learn to quantify the selection response and understand its main components and the results of trade-offs between them.
The candidates will learn to grasp mating strategies and long-term inbreeding contributions.

Who it is for

GeneticistScientistBiologist

This course on Genetic Models for Animal Breeding will be of advantage to the following.

Candidates working with animals professionally
Cow breeder
Horse breeder
Chicken breeder
Dogs breeder
Sheep breeder
Goat breeder
Fish breeder
Shrimp breeder

Admission Details

In order to secure admissions into the program, it is a smooth procedure to follow, and the candidate must take the steps necessary to enrol in this programme.

The Genetic Models for Animal Breeding admission process is:

Step 1: The candidate must open an account on the given website here: https://courses.edx.org/register, in order to begin the registration process.

Stage 2: The student may apply for the course using the 'Enroll' option after an account has been registered.

Step 3: If the path is chosen for the graded coursework or certificate, the applicant must choose the 'Verified' course path.

Step 4: The customer has to pay a programme charge for the amount specified here at https://payment.edx.org/.

Step 5: To register with the service using payment methods, such as Paypal or others, the applicant can use the 'Place Order' button.

The Syllabus

The production system
Introduction
Weight factors in breeding goals
Breeding goals
Module exam
Your own breeding programme

Knowledge of statistics and genetics
Introduction
Breeding in the present and future
History of animal breeding
Module exam
Setting up a breeding programme

The concept of genetic models
Introduction
Heritability
Different genetic components
Permanent and common environment
The transmission model and mendelian sampling
Module exam
Your own breeding programme

The value of information in animal breeding
Introduction
Module exam
Quantifying family relationships
Family relationships and inbreeding
Your own breeding programme
Family relationships in summary

How to predict genetic gain
Introduction
Trade-offs in predicting a genetic gain
Module exam
Calculating response to selection
Long term genetic contributions and inbreeding
The effect of mating
Your own breeding programme
Wrap up

Breeding value estimation
Introduction
Breeding value estimation using multiple information sources
Calculation of accuracies of breeding values
Module exam
Breeding value estimation using genomic information
Breeding value estimation using blup
Your own breeding programme
Interpretation of breeding values and accuracies

Instructors

Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the central objective of the programme ?

This programme will help the candidate to use the principles of statistics and genetics towards animal breeding.

2: How long would it take to finish this programme?

For the coursework, 6 weeks of 6 module tests and final exams are scheduled.

3: In this course, what are the specific curriculum offerings available?

The curriculum offers the following requirements:

Film transcripts
Module exams

4: What is the percentage prerequisite for the credential to be obtained?

The applicant must secure 60 percent to complete this course work after passing each and every module exam that contributes to the final score.

5: What is the level of difficulty encountered by the applicant in the course work?

This program is constructed as intermediate coursework which involves knowledge of statistics, mathematics and genetics at the university level.

6: What is the value of being a self-paced course for coursework?

The biggest benefit of this coursework is that it can be completed at the ease of the time availability of the student and not being continuously led by a teacher based schedule.

7: Is this curriculum related to all other programmes?

This training is designated as part of the 'Animal Breeding and Genetics' Technical certificate programme.

8: Is it verified and shareable by this certificate?

Yes, for improved career opportunities, this credential is formally signed and shared through online recruiting platforms.