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University of Alberta Calendar 2018-2019 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AN SC 485 - Animal Genetic Improvement


★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-2) Application of genetic/genomic principles and methods to the improvement of livestock and poultry. Topics include Mendelian inheritance, basic concepts of quantitative genetics/genomics, definitions of genetic parameters, principles and methods for genetic evaluation, prediction of genetic change and application of mating systems. Credit will only be given for one of AN SC 385 and 485. Offered in even numbered years. Prerequisite: BIOL 207.