Equine Color Science and Genetics by a Veterinary Animal Scientist
This 6-week course is for horse and pony lovers, future veterinary employees, and genetics or science students. Students will work through classes and homework to learn color genetics and foal color predictions.
Animals, Science, & Veterinary: Kid Vet, LLC:
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 3-6 throughout the classGrading
When homework is turned in, teacher will review and send feedback to students as well as answering questions students email the teacher.Class Experience
Welcome to Equine Genetics where for the next 6 weeks, we are diving deep into equine color, both genotype and phenotype. Students will be introduced to real-life animal science genetics problems that researchers, veterinarians, or breeders might experience in their day-to-day lives. If you are interested in equine science or a genetics module for your academic career, this is the place for you. Each week, per the syllabus, we will learn new genetic science terminology and colors while reviewing the previous week's material. Lots of examples will provide the opportunity for practice. Without repetition, one will not learn and retain this material. Therefore, it is also expected students will complete weekly homework. In addition to live class meetings, students will be presented with homework booklets weekly. These printable PDF files may be brought to class with a student every week to help with note-taking. Please do not work ahead in the booklets prior to class. If a student needs additional help with a lesson of homework, please reach out to the teacher for additional explanation (via asynchronous video support or written chat).
Learning Goals
Students will know and understand Punnett Squares.Students will know and understand genetics terminology used in the animal science, veterinary science, and breeding (horse) communities.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Genetics
- Introduction to the course
- Students will receive class expectations and homework packets
- Students will be introduced to three base colors
- Students will be introduced to several vocabulary words
- Students will be introduced to their homework
- Students will understand and be able to describe dominance 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Incomplete Dominance: The Dilutions
- Students will review vocabulary from Lesson 1
- Homework 1 due before class begins
- Students will discuss the Cream dilution using base colors
- Students will be introduced to the first two alleles we discuss 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Dun
- Homework 2 due before class begins
- Students spend half the class reviewing day 1 and 2 for understanding and reinforcement to engrain the basics
- Students learn about the Dun dilution
- Students review day 1 and 2 homework as time permits 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Four Remaining Dilutions
- Homework 3 due before class begins
- Students review classes 1-3 and ID color based on photos
- Students learn about the Silver dilution
- Students learn about the Mushroom dilution
- Students are introduced to the Champaign dilution
- Students are introduced to the Pearl dilution 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Please contact the teacher with any accomodations that are needed.
Pre-Requisites
- Students should understand what a percentage is (ie: 50% = half, 25% = quarter)
- Students should be able to read
Supply List
Printable PDF's will be posted in the classroom weekly for homework.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from North Carolina State University
The organization KidVet, LLC is owned by Kaitlyn, who is currently the only instructor of this course. Kaitlyn has been teaching veterinary classes for four years now and has an impressive resume of over 20 years in the veterinary industry. Kaitlyn is an Animal Sceintist at the university level and focused on Equine Science (specifically anatomy and physiology of performance horses). As part of an Pre-Vet Animal Science Degree, genetics courses are required in the university curriculum. She managed an impressive 50-stall Equine Show Barn. Kaitlyn is prepared and ready to teach this genetics class.Reviews
Live Group Course
$22
weekly or $130 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-6 learners per class
