Michael Goe: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2015 |
Name | Dr. Michael Goe |
Address | Jonas Furrerstrasse 45 8400 Winterthur SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | 052 213 32 05 |
Department | Environmental Systems Science |
Relationship | Lecturer |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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751-7702-00L | Tropical Animal Genetics and Breeding | 1 credit | 1V | M. Goe | |
Abstract | The course provides an overview on animal breeding and genetics in the tropics with focus on livestock production in low-input farming systems. Topics covered include elements of different types of breeding programmes and the management and conservation of animal genetic resources. | ||||
Objective | Lectures and independent exercises allow students to gain a general understanding of animal genetics and breeding in the tropics. | ||||
Lecture notes | Handouts will be provided at the beginning of the course. Selected books and other references will be communicated as needed during the course. |