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The Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics at Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) further extends its academic excellence through a suite of specialized postgraduate courses within the Master of Science (MS) program in Animal Breeding and Genetics, under the Faculty of Graduate Studies. These courses deliver advanced instruction in quantitative genetics, molecular breeding technologies, genomic selection, and reproductive physiology, equipping graduate students with rigorous analytical skills for innovative research in animal improvement and conservation genetics. By fostering interdisciplinary integration of theoretical frameworks, empirical methodologies, and contemporary bioinformatics tools, the department cultivates scholars poised to contribute to evidence-based solutions for challenges in livestock productivity, biodiversity preservation, and precision animal agriculture. The courses are as follows\u2014<\/h5>\n

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS<\/strong><\/h4>\n
ABG 601 Animal Genetics (3 cr.): <\/strong>Recent development of genetics and its application to domestic animals. Mendelian genetics and basis of inheritance. Chromosome maping, mutation and aberration in eukaryotes. Cell division and endocrine control of cell cycle. Multiple alleles, linkage, and gene mapping. Immune response and its genetic control. Antibody diversity and receptor molecules. Genetic abnormalities, inherited diseases and disorders. Sex determination and sex related inheritance. Genetic materials and their inheritance.<\/h5>\n
ABG 602 Poultry Breeding and Reproduction (3 cr.): <\/strong>Importance and scope of poultry breeding. Poultry genetic resources and their wild relatives. Inheritance pattern of common traits in poultry. Genetics of biochemical and morphological variants of poultry species. Breeding strategy for egg and meat production. Conservation and improvement of poultry species, breeds and varieties. Poultry reproductive physiology and endocrinology. Ovulation and oviposition, photostimulation and reproduction. Fertility and farm economics. Spermatogenesis, semen collection, evaluation and quality control, artificial insemination. Fertilization, embryonic development and hatching management. Breeding program for subsistence poultry farming.<\/h5>\n
ABG 610 Quantitative Genetics in Animal Breeding (3 cr.):<\/strong> Genetic constitution and structure of population. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, gene and genotype frequency, average heterozygosity and genetic distance, approach to equilibrium under different population structure. Values and means, variation and its component. Population genetic parameters, heritability, repeatability and genetic correlation. Average effect and breeding value. Selection and genetic gain, long term selection effects, synthetic population and heterosis. Combining ability. Scale effect, quantitative trait loci (QTL), major genes and threshold characters. Marker assisted selection.<\/h5>\n
ABG 632 Breeding for Fram Animals (3 cr.): <\/strong>Genetic diversity and farm animal genetic resources (FAnGRs). Conservation of genetic resources and improvement of FAnGRs and their wild relatives. Selection and genetic consequences, evaluation of selection experiments. Breeding principles, methods and parameters. Genetic consequences of mating systems, application of various mating system in animal improvement. Breeding policies and plans for improvement of animals for specific purposes, sire reference scheme, community based livestock breeding, nucleus breeding. Conservation and breeding management of endangered animal species.<\/h5>\n
ABG 640<\/strong> Herd Fertility and Reproductive Management (3 cr.): <\/strong>Introduction to herd fertility. Calving interval, submission and pregnancy rate and their management, calving index, targets for high performance. Fertility records and their types, designing fertility recording system. Reproductive cycles, body condition score and reproductive nutrition. Estrus behavior, methods and aids of estrus detection. Prebreeding management, service day management, timing of service, holding facilities. Pregnancy diagnosis and gestation management. Postpartum management. Fertility and its economic importance. Traditional and modern approached to improve fertility. Care and management during aging.<\/h5>\n
ABG 645 Breeding Animal Management and Artificial Insemination (3 cr.): <\/strong>Planning and design of breeding farm. Management of breeding herd. Care and handling of breeding animals before, during and after service. Management of teaser male. Registration and herdbook service. Design and layout of an artificial insemination (AI) center. Record keeping, management, safety and health concern at AI center. Concept of semen and sperm. Methods of semen collection. Evaluation, processing and extension of semen. Liquid and cryogenic storage of semen and sperm. Transportation and handling of liquid and frozen semen. Artificial insemination, handling and management of insemination equipment. Planning of semen distribution route according to National livestock policy. Biosecurity, disposal of waste and hazards of AI center.<\/h5>\n
ABG 661<\/strong> Animal Reproduction (3 cr.): <\/strong>Reproduction and its importance. Sexual differentiation and development of male and female reproductive organs. Male and female reproductive physiology. Sexual behavior of breeding male and female. Reproductive endocrinology and immunology. Cellular engagement in male and female gonads. Intracellular signaling pathways. Testicular thermoregulation, penile erection, ejaculation, semen physiology. Spermatogenesis, sperm morphology, physiology and metabolism. Pre-pubertal and pubertal management of breeding male and females. The estrous cycle, folliculogenesis, oogenesis and ovulation. Sperm capacitation and fertilization. Implantation, early embryonic development and maternal recognition of pregnancy. Gestation, prenatal development and placentation. Management of newborn and calves. Reproductive disorder in farm animals.<\/h5>\n
ABG 662 Breeding and Management of Laboratory Animal (3 cr.):<\/strong> Laboratory animal genetic resources (LAnGRs) and their wild relatives. Housing, casing, nutrition, care and handling of laboratory animals. Management of individual male, female and breeding colonies. Selection and mating systems for different types of LAnGRs. Development of genetically controlled laboratory animals, rules for nomenclature, inbred strains, outbred stocks, mutant stocks, recombinant inbred strains, transgenic strains, gene targeting and production of \u2018gene knock-out\u2019 and \u2018gene knock-down\u2019 animals. Genetic control and monitoring. Record keeping. Ethics in use of laboratory animals for experimentation.<\/h5>\n
ABG 670<\/strong> Assisted Reproductive Biotechnology (3 cr.): <\/strong>Assited reproductive biotechnology in farm animal reproduction. Artificial insemination. Estrus synchronization. Multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET). Oocyte recovery and in vitro<\/em> production of embryos. Embryo splitting. Preservation and storage of gamete and embryo. Sexing of sperm and embryo and their preservation, handling and storage. Tissue engineering. Derivation and culture of embryonic stem cell. Collection and preservation of ovaries and testis from donor animal. Transplantation of ovary and testis, sex reversal. Ethics in organ transplantation and sex reversal.<\/h5>\n
ABG 696 Reading and Conference (Credit to be arranged but not more than 3 cr.): <\/strong>Special study assigned by the Major Professor on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee and\/or interest of the student.<\/h5>\n
ABG 697 Special Problems (Credit to be arranged but not more than 3 cr.): <\/strong>Investigation of special problems in animal genetics, breeding and reproduction not related to a thesis problem as assigned by the Major Professor. The investigations may consist of original research and\/or literature survey.<\/h5>\n
ABG 698 Seminar (1 cr.): <\/strong>Discussion on an assigned topic in the field of animal genetics, breeding and reproduction.<\/h5>\n
ABG 699 Thesis Research (Credit to be arranged but not less than 12 cr.): <\/strong>Thesis Research.<\/h5>\n
Note: Students having CGPA below 3.000 will not be allowed to enroll\u00a0 ABG 696 or ABG 697 until he\/she raised CGPA to 3.000 or above.<\/h5>\n

Table 1. Minimum Course and Research Requirement for MS Degree1<\/sup><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n
A.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Major Courses<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Credit<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Minor Courses<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Credit<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
1a. Core<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
12<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2a. Core<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 601<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Animal Genetics<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
STT 525<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Multivariate Analysis<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 631<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 632<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Breeding for Farm Animals<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 661<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Animal Reproduction<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
1b. Elective<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
9<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2b. Elective<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
6<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 602<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Poultry Breeding and Reproduction<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
ASN 631<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Nutrition and Reproduction<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 610<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Quantitative Genetics in Animal Breeding<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
DPS 601<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Dairy Animal Production<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
GOR 602<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Andrology and Male Infertility<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 640<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Herd Fertility and Reproductive Management<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
GOR 630<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Advanced Reproductive Biotechnology<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 645<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Breeding Animal Management and Artificial Insemination<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
PHP 662<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 662<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Breeding and Management of Laboratory Animals<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
ANH 635<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Histochemistry and\u00a0Histological Techniques<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 670<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Assisted Reproductive Biotechnology<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
PBL 632<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Reproductive Pathology<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
BTL 575<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Genomics and Bioinformatics<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
DPS 638<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Grandparent and Parent Stock Management<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
FBE 530<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Aquatic Animal Physiology and Reproduction<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
GFB 501<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Fish Breeding and Stock Improvement<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Other Courses2<\/sup><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
B. Seminar<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 698 Seminar<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
C. Thesis Research<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
12<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
ABG 699 Thesis Research<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Variable<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Total<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
\n
43<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
1<\/sup>Degree requirements may be changed on the recommendation of the Board of Studies and the Advisory Committee.<\/h5>\n
2<\/sup>Approved by the Advisory Committee.<\/h5>\n

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