AVS 430 - Animal Genetics and Selection

An application of qualitative and quantitative genetics to animal breeding and selection. An animal’s performance is determined by genetics and their environment, and animal breeders aim to identify the genetically best animals according to their breeding objective. The course will cover population genetics, heritability and repeatability, selection response, mating systems, genomics, progeny testing and additional technologies. AVS 430 and AVS 530 cannot both be taken for credit.

Prerequisites: BIO 200

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 3