| Module code | VKU 700 |
| Qualification | Postgraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
| Module content | The study of animal-environment and genotype-environment interactions and the impact on natural resources. Adaptational mechanisms of breeds and species. The formulation of optimal farming systems with respect to adaption. The determination of biological outputs and the classification of animal breeds and species in terms of biological traits. A study of specific topics by way of literature, seminars, discussions and research assignments. Each student does a research project and compiles a research paper. Research and study assignments are executed taking the academic needs of the candidates into consideration. (Theoretical components GVK 420, KVK 420, PVK 420, VKD 410, VKU 411, VKU 412 and WKE 420.) |
| Module credits | 70.00 |
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| Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
| Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
| Department | Animal and Wildlife Sciences |
| Period of presentation | Year |
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