Identifying Data 2023/24
Subject (*) Animal biotechnology Code 610475304
Study programme
Mestrado Universitario en Biotecnoloxía Avanzada
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 2nd four-month period
 First Optional 3
Language
Spanish
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Bioloxía
Coordinador
Insua Pombo, Ana Maria
 E-mail
ana.insua@udc.es
Lecturers
Insua Pombo, Ana Maria
 E-mail
ana.insua@udc.es
Web http://masterbiotecnologiaavanzada.com/
General description Trátase dunha materia na que se pretende presentar aos alumnos os aspectos básicos da biotecnoloxía animal. Inclúe comprender os fundamentos de ferramentas moleculares para o estudo de genomas e como a través de marcadores moleculares podénse identificar especies, analizar poboacións e desenvolver programas de mellora. Tamén coñecer ferramentas e aplicacións de tecnoloxías para a manipulación cromosómica e fertilización in vitro.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A21 Coñecer os recursos microbianos, vexetais e animais de interese biotecnolóxico así como as súas aplicacións na industria alimentaria e agropecuaria.
A24 Coñecer as estratexias de produción e mellora de alimentos por métodos biotecnolóxicos.
B1 Capacidade de análise e síntese (localización de problemas e identificación das causas e a súa tipoloxía).
B2 Capacidade de organización e planificación de todos os recursos (humanos, materiais, información e infraestruturas).
B3 Capacidade de xestión da información (con apoio de tecnoloxías da información e as comunicacións).
B4 Capacidade de planificación e elaboración de estudos técnicos en biotecnoloxía microbiana, vexetal e animal.
B5 Capacidade de identificar problemas, buscar solucións e aplicalas nun contexto biotecnolóxico profesional ou de investigación.
B6 Capacidade de comunicación oral e escrita dos plans e decisións tomadas.
B7 Capacidade para formular xuízos sobre a problemática ética e social, actual e futura, que propón a Biotecnoloxía.
B8 Capacidade de comunicación eficazmente coa comunidade científica, profesional e académica, así como con outros sectores e medios de comunicación.
B9 Capacidade de Traballo en equipo multidepartamental dentro da empresa.
B10 Capacidade de Traballo nun contexto de sostibilidade, caracterizado por: sensibilidade polo medio ambiente e polos diferentes organismos que o integran así como concienciación polo desenvolvemento sostible.
B11 Racionamento crítico e respecto profundo pola ética e a integridade intelectual.
B12 Adaptación a novas situacións legais, ou novidades tecnolóxicas así como a excepcionalidades asociadas a situacións de urxencia.
B13 Aprendizaxe autónoma.
B14 Liderazgo e capacidade de coordinación.
B15 Sensibilización cara á calidade, o respecto medioambiental e o consumo responsable de recursos e a recuperación de residuos.
C4 Acting as a respectful citizen according to democratic cultures and human rights and with a gender perspective.
C7 Developing the ability to work in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams in order to offer proposals that can contribute to a sustainable environmental, economic, political and social development.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Ability to identify the different biotechnological applications that animal resources have in the sector of food and agriculture. AC21
AC24
 BC1
BC2
BC3
BC5
BC7
BC8
BC10
BC12
BC13
BC15
 CC4
CC7
Ability to develop production strategies based on food improvement by biotechnological methods. AC21
AC24
 BC1
BC2
BC3
BC4
BC5
BC6
BC7
BC8
BC9
BC10
BC11
BC12
BC13
BC14
BC15
 CC4
CC7

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Genomics and its application in the exploitation of natural animal variability. Animal biotechnology and Genomics. Physical maps and genetic maps. Sequencing of animal genomes: strategies, assembly and annotation of genes. Animal genomes. Genome variation: SNPs and structural variants.
Breeding and marker-assisted selection Molecular makers: types, characteristics, development and analysis. Selection of quantitative traits in animals. Detection and analysis of QTLs. Use of identified genes in genetic improvement. Genome-wide association studies. Genomic selection.
Control of reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies in animals.
In vitro fertilization and embryo production
Micromanipulation of gametes and embryos
Sex determination.
Chromosome manipulation in fish and shellfish Poliploidy. Gynogenesis. Androgenesis. Monosex populations. Production of clones.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A21 A24 B11 B12 B15 14 21 35
Laboratory practice A21 A24 B9 C4 C7 4 2 6
ICT practicals A21 A24 B2 B3 B12 C4 C7 3 6 9
Supervised projects A21 A24 B1 B2 B6 B7 B8 B10 B11 B13 B14 C4 C7 0 12 12
Objective test A21 A24 B1 B3 B4 B5 B6 B15 2 10 12
 
Personalized attention 1 0 1
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Presentation of the general contents of the subject. Student participation will be encouraged.
Laboratory practice Visit to a company where biotechnology tools are used in animals.
ICT practicals Knowledge application activity based on the use of computer resources.
Supervised projects Students, in groups or individually, will write an essay about some aspect of the subject
Objective test This test will be used to assess the knowledge acquired in this subject. It may consists of the following types of questions: multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay, and/or association.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Supervised projects
Description
Custom and group tutorial sessions are possible, either in person or via videoconference, for advice on jobs and to review any subject-related issue.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
ICT practicals A21 A24 B2 B3 B12 C4 C7 The degree of understanding of analyzes carried out and the skill with bioinformatics tools used will be evaluated. 25
Supervised projects A21 A24 B1 B2 B6 B7 B8 B10 B11 B13 B14 C4 C7 Originality, degree of understanding of the topic, ability to synthesize and critique, and consulted literature sources will be evaluated.
 25
Laboratory practice A21 A24 B9 C4 C7 Attendance and a brief report on the visit will be evaluated.
 10
Objective test A21 A24 B1 B3 B4 B5 B6 B15 The objective test will allow the student to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge acquired on basic issues of the subject.
40
 
Assessment comments

Students may opt for continuous evaluation, according to the criteria specified in "Assessment", or for taking a global test with questions related to the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.

In case of opting for continuous evaluation, it is necessary to take the objective test in order to be evaluated.

Preferably, first class honors will be awarded in June among students with a score of 9 or higher.

The grade of "Non Attendance" (NP) will be applied to students that do not complete any of the proposed activities. 

For students with recognition of part-time dedication and academic dispensation of exemption from attendance, measures may be adopted to avoid prejudicing their grade, such as flexibility in the delivery of work and tutoring schedule.

Fraudulent performance of tests or evaluation activities will directly imply a failing grade (numerical grade of 0) in both the first and second opportunity of the corresponding academic year. If the fraud takes place in the second opportunity, the grade of the first opportunity will be modified in the grade report.

Sources of information
Basic Singh, B., Mal, G., Gautam, S.K., Mukesh, M. (2019). Advances in animal biotechnology. Springer
Mondal, S., Singh, R.L. (2021). Advances in animal genomics. Academic Press
Piferrer, F., Felip, A., Cal, R.M. (2007). Inducción de la triploidía y la ginogénesis para la obtención de peces estériles y poblaciones monosexo en acuicultura . En Genética y genómica en acuicultura. Observatorio Español de Acuicultura, Madrid.
Piferrer, F., Beaumont, A., Falguière, J.C., Flajshans, Haffray, P., Colombo, L (2009). Polyploid fish and shellfish: production, biology, applications to aquaculture for performance improvement and genetic containement. Aquaculture 293: 125-156
Wang, H-P., Piferrer, F., Chen, S. (Eds.) (2019). Sex control in aquaculture. Wiley Blackwell

See Campus virtual/Moovi for additional sources.
Complementary


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Genetic Engineering and Transgenetics /610475101
Cellular and Tissue Engineering/610475102
Genomics and Proteomics/610475103

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
Organisation and management of a laboratory/610475201
Legal and ethical aspects in Biotechnology/610475203
Analysis of foodstuff. food security and traceability /610475302

Subjects that continue the syllabus
Assisted reproduction technology/610475502

Other comments

Recommendations:

Students are recommended to have the necessary English level to understand scientific information sources.

Follow the development of the course regularly.

Check Campus virtual/Moovi and email to obtain materials and to know the schedule of activities.

Attend tutorials to resolve any questions or difficulties that may arise.

Consult the recommended bibliography.

Gender perspective:

In this subject, the gender perspective will be taken into account, sexist attitudes will not be tolerated and the values of respect and equality will be promoted

GREEN CAMPUS FACULTY OF SCIENCES PROGRAM

To help achieve a sustainable immediate environment and comply with point 6 of the "Environmental Declaration of the Faculty of Sciences (2020)", the documentary works carried out in this matter:

a. They will be requested mainly in virtual format and computer support.

b. If done on paper:

- Plastics will not be used.

- Double-sided prints will be made.

- The preparation of drafts will be avoided.


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.