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Animal Breeding (5 cr)

Code: 9A00CY13-3009

General information


Enrollment
15.04.2025 - 30.06.2026
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
01.09.2025 - 31.07.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
SeAMK Agriculture
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
Teija Rönkä
Scheduling groups
Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 100 . Open UAS : 100.)
Groups
MAGRO23
Bachelor of Natural Resources
MAGRO24
Bachelor of Natural Resources
AGRO23PR
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Small groups
Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
Course
9A00CY13

Objective

The student know the breeding goals of different farm animals. The student can explain the present practices used in the breeding of cattle and pigs mainly. The student can make a summary about the principles of mating planning at herd level and can evaluate the effects of a mating plan. The student can explain the significance of breeding goals and practices used on production and sustainable development in animal production.

Content

Heredity, breeding goals of different animals, genetic evaluation, reading of Finnish and international breeding values, herd level mating plans, evaluation of the effects of a mating plan, progress in genetic gain, legislation, ethical considerations.

Location and time

FULLY INDEPENDENT ONLINE STUDY

The studies allow for completion according to your own schedule.

Teaching methods

FULLY INDEPENDENT ONLINE STUDY:

The study is conducted online in the Moodle learning environment. The study is carried out independently at your own pace during the implementation period. The study does not include joint meetings or pair or group work.

The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments according to the given instructions. The study requires independent work and scheduling.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can name the most essential breeding goals and ways of gathering data for breeding. The student has basic ability to read and interpret the breeding values and breeding plans.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the breeding goals and their significance. The student can interpret breeding values and evaluate the effects of a breeding plan at herd level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has in-depth knowledge for interpreting breeding values and breeding plans. The student can justify the selection criteria of animals and can explain the principles of broader breeding programs.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of Finnish animal production and documentation of production. Basic of farm animal housing and welfare or similar knowledge.

Further information

The student can start the course anytime after 1.9.2025 All assignments must be completed until 31.7.2026. Assessment at the end of the month.
Basic knowledge about animal production is preferred.

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