Part 2. Transmission of Genes from Parents to Offspring
This is the second part of the 5-part course Genetics for Breeders and Vets.
In this part, you will learn about
- Formation of gametes and fertilisation. How do genes actually get passed from parent to offspring? Why are no two individuals ever born exactly the same? Find out how paternal and maternal chromosomes can exchange parts and how certain genes are always inherited together.
- The common genome of relatives. Why are relatives more similar to each other than to other individuals in the population? We learn what a genetic relationship is. We will learn why the dam influences the characteristics of her offspring more than the sire.
- Mitochondrial DNA. Learn why mitochondrial DNA is passed from only dam to offspring. We will also look at a few genetic mutations in the mitochondrial DNA.
Content of the course
This second part of the course consists of lessons, quizzes and a glossary. In addition, each lesson has a discussion section where you can ask questions about the lesson topics.
Your instructor Katariina Mäki, PhD (Animal Breeding), will be present during the course. She will help you if you have any problems and will also answer questions on the course platform.
Four lessons
Each lesson contains a lecture video and the same content in text form.
All the points made in the lecture videos can be found in the text of each lesson. So you don’t have to search for a particular point in the video if you want to go back and check something.
Learning quizzes
Short learning quizzes after each lesson.
Glossary
The breeding and genetics terms taught in the course are collected in a glossary, where you can always check what a term means.
Possibility to ask questions
A question and comment section after each lesson – you can ask all those questions that have been bothering you for years. Remember, there are no stupid questions!
Course certificate
You can save and share the certificate on social media or print it out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does this course take?
This is a short course and takes only a few hours to study.
You can study at your own pace.
When does this course start?
There is no fixed start date for the course. You can start the course as soon as you purchase it.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
You should be familiar with the material covered in the first part of the course – Part 1. Genes and their Regulation – so that you can absorb the material covered in this part.
What tools do I need to participate?
You will need an internet connection and a computer or smart device.
How long will I have access to the course material?
The course content will be available to you permanently.
What if I am not satisfied with this course?
If you are not satisfied with the course, let us know within 14 days of purchase and we will refund your money.
Please note! When you purchase this course, you will still be on this same page. To start the course, open the first lesson ‘Welcome to the course’ by clicking ‘View Lesson’. If you are on a computer, you will find the Lesson menu on the right hand side of the page. If you are on a smartphone, the menu will appear at the bottom of the page.