Content (Syllabus outline)

Molecular markers and their use in animal selection and in population studies. Introduction to recombinant DNA technology, construction of expression vectors, the basic forms of introduction of heterologous DNA into animal embryos. Detection of hereditary disorders, molecular diagnostics. Identification of animals, estimation of inbreeding coefficient.

Prerequisites

a) Requirements for involvment in the work:

• Immatriculation in the current year,

b) Prerequisites for performing study obligations:

• Examination of experimental practice: attendance at tutorials
• Final exam: presentation of seminar paper