Advanced Animal Breeding and Genetics
| Numbering Code | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Wed.2 |
| Instructor name |
YOKOI NORIHIDE (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) TANIGUCHI YUKIO (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | The course covers linear and non-linear models, mixed model methodology, likelihood based-procedures and Bayesian methods, with emphasis on use in genetic evaluation, whole genome prediction, and marker- and gene-assisted and genomic selection. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
1-3 weeks of classes are scheduled for each of the topics covered in this course, including the following: 1) (Non-) linear models and fixed and random effects 2) Analysis of variance and the method of least squares 3) Mixed-model methods and the (restricted) maximum likelihood approach 4) Bayesian methods 5) MAS and GAS 6) Whole genome evaluation and selection 7) Reading and discussing academic papers |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation will be based on attendance and a report examination. | ||
| Course Requirements | Required background knowledge: None | ||
