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Molecular Animal Genetics
Molekulare Tiergenetik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:18:37
Abstract
Introduction to basics of molecular animal-, immuno- and biochemical genetics. Methods and technologies of molecular genetics, blood groups and proteomics and their importance for genome analysis (identification of gene loci, gene mapping), gene diagnostics (analysis of hereditary diseases) and verification of animals and animal products (parentage, forensics)
Objective
Show the importance of molecular animal genetics for animal production in Switzerland and international agriculture. Introduce methods for systematic identification of loci for important performance and disease traits and analysis of the molecular nature of variation at the loci. The matter is illustrated on practical examples.
Content
Structure and function of genes, DNA replication, preparation and characterization of nucleic acids, amplification of DNA molecules by PCR, sequencing of DNA, DNA arrays, demonstration of DNA-, blood group- and protein variants, genome mapping, gene diagnostics in farm animals, practical realization of analyses for parentage verification and forensics
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Lecture Notes
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Literature
Introduction to basics of molecular animal-, immuno-, and biochemical genetics. Methods and technologies of molecular genetics, blood groups and proteomics and their importance for genome analysis (identification of gene loci, gene mapping), gene diagnostics (analysis of hereditary diseases) and verification of animals and animal products (parentage, forensics)
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Molekulare Tiergenetik |
|
2 h weekly |