Course Catalogue
This course presents the practical and theoretical aspects of Animal genetics and breeding; including selection, problems of in-breeding, cross-breeding as well as breeding methods.
Course Objectives
- To enable students to explain the concepts of animal breeding and selection
- To enable students to explain the role of Mendelian genetics in livestock production improvement.
- To enable students to appreciate the role of molecular genetics in livestock improvement.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, learners should be able to:
- Apply genetic principles in the improvement of animal health and production
- Identify animals with undesirable recessive alleles for currying.
- Select animals with desirable breeding and production traits.
- Apply breeding methods and breeding tools in Livestock improvement.
This course introduces the students to foundational concepts of assisted reproduction technologies currently in use in modern animal production systems.
Course Objectives
- To train students in the latest technologies of assisted reproduction
- To train students in gene banking technology
- To expose students to the national animal breeding policy, laws, and regulations.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student should be able to:
- Apply the latest assisted reproductive technology skills in animal production
- Carry out gene banking
- Appreciate the national breeding policy, and the laws and regulations governing the breeding of animals in Uganda.
Statistics is a useful tool in analyzing and making sense of the profitability of animal production enterprises. This course introduces the student to biostatistics in animal production systems.
Course Objectives
To equip learners with basic knowledge in biostatistics in relation to animal production.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, learners should be able to:
- Know the basic aspects of bio-statistics
- Appreciate statistical analysis in animal production systems
- Analyze animal production data using appropriate statistical packages
This course is designed to give students a hands-on experience in farm practice; by giving them the opportunity to stay in the farm during the recess term.
Course Objectives
To expose the students to farm enterprises and community practice
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, learners should be able to:
- Know farm infrastructure, water resources and construction materials.
- Appreciate special aspects of housing with regard to each animal species.
- Set up a farm an manage it.
This course essentially exposes the student to the major principles of setting up, developing and managing a livestock farm.
Course Objectives
- To expose students to the social, economic & environmental considerations of setting up and developing farms
- To equip students with skills of establishing and developing farms
- To expose students to the basic farm management principles & practices.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, learners should be able to:
- Appreciate the social, economic & environmental considerations of setting up and developing farms
- Set up, develop and manage a farm
- Understand the underlying farm management principles & practices.