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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
EQSCI 153 | Title:
EQUINE COLOR GENETICS |
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Full Title:
Introduction to Equine Color Genetics |
Last Reviewed:5/12/2008 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | .50 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 4 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 12.00 |
Minimum | .50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 4 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 12.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 24.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 36.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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This course provides an introduction to information and tools needed to make statistical predictions of the coat color of foals based on genetic makeup of the sire and dam. Students are instructed in the use of the Punnet Square to predict gene combinations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course provides an introduction to information and tools needed to make statistical predictions of the coat color of foals based on genetic makeup of the sire and dam. Students are instructed in the use of the Punnet Square to predict gene combinations.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, student will be able to:
1. Explain the basic principles of genetics as they relate to equine coat
color.
2. Differentiate between breed and color.
3. Recognize and identify coat color variations.
4. Use the Punnet Square to predict gene combinations for a variety of
coat colors.
5. Apply knowledge of gene combinations to horse breeding considerations.
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction to Genetics
A. Basic principles of genetics
B. How genes function
C. Basic principles of color in mammals
D. Using the Punnet Square to predict gene combinations
II. Horse Coat Colors
A. Breed vs. color
B. Base color, color dilution, color modifiers
C. Most common coat colors and their genetic formulas
III. Base Colors
A. Black
B. Sorrel/Chestnuts
IV. Color Dilution
A. Palominos and Cremellos
B. Buckskins and Perlinos
C. Duns
D. Champagnes
V. Color Modifications
A. Bay
B. White patterns (and Lethal White)
C. Roan
D. Gray
E. White
VI. Paints
A. Paints vs. Pinto
B. Tobiano
C. Overo (and Lethal Overo)
D. Tobero
VII. Appaloosa
VIII. Role of Horse Color in Horse Breeding
Assignments:
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1. Reading: 20-30 pages per week.
2. Problem solving exercises such as:
a. Use Punnet Square to predict gene combinations for coat color.
b. Match genetic formulas to common coat colors.
c. Given four basic coat colors, predict combination outcomes.
3. Quizzes (1-3); Final exam.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 0 - 0% |
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This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 20 - 30% |
Problem solving exercises. | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 50 - 60% |
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Short answer. | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 10 - 20% |
Attendance and participation. | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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D. Phillip Sponenberg, Equine Color Genetics. Iowa State Press, 2005.
Jeanette Gower, Horse Color Explained. Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2000.
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