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Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR The University of Edinburgh

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About

Throughout this Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR Short Course from The University of Edinburgh you will develop skills to model breeding programmes for livestock, crop, insect and managed wild or captive populations using case studies in AlphaSimR. 

Overview

This Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR Short Course from The University of Edinburgh will help you learn: 

  • how to create and improve breeding programmes
  • tools such as modelling and big data can be used for breeding programmes
  • how to test different scenarios to meet objectives R scripting

By 2050, the world will require 70% more food for a global population of 9.6 billion. Breeding programmes are key for managing and improving populations in wild and domestic agriculture. So, how do we sustainably feed an ever-increasing population? How can we design and upgrade breeding programmes using data science?

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Breeding programme modelling
  • Relationship between DNA & traits
  • DNA Lottery
  • Response to selection
  • Modelling complex breeding programmes

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 1 months
    • 3 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online
  • Self-paced

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This is an Introductory course therefore no previous knowledge is required.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    Free
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  • National

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 GBP for the full programme during 1 months.
  • Free, with option to upgrade for a certificate

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