Molecular marker-based methods and applications in animal breeding and genetics are introduced by discussing approaches to discover genomic regions associated with monogenic and complex traits, genomic prediction as well as the properties of genomic breeding values. Participants analyse real genomic data with the R-package and thus acquire the skills to carry out own research projects.

This course introduces students to scientific work with data, covering the full workflow from importing datasets (e.g., from Excel) to performing basic statistical analyses and generating clear, scientifically accurate visualizations. Through hands-on exercises in R and RStudio, students gain practical experience in data analysis and the creation of meaningful graphical representations.