Online Class: Equine Coat Color Genetics
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Amy Senter, instructor of Equine Business Management, has now developed a new course on Equine Coat Color Genetics . She teaches the science behind each color and reveals how a color/pattern is transmitted from parents to offspring. If you're interested in learning how to predict the color of potential foals, this fascinating course will meet and exceed your expectations.
 Course Description This self-paced online course provides an in-depth look at horse coat color genetics. Students will learn how to identify coat colors, patterns and markings. The science behind each color will reveal how each color/pattern is transmitted from parents to offspring. Students enrolled in this class with have the unique opportunity to learn how to predict the color of potential foals. Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe base coat colors.
- Describe black base coat color.
- Describe bay and brown base coat colors.
- Identify dilution factors.
- Describe summarize genetic grays and roans..
- Describe paint/pinto coat patterns.
- Describe spotted coat patterns.
- Summarize white and albino coat colors.
- Describe other coat colors and patterns.
- Identify white markings, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Introduction to GeneticsThis lesson will provide an in-depth background understanding of genetics. It also includes a comprehensive study on terminology. | Lesson 2: Base Coat ColorsIn this lesson you will learn the three base coat colors and the genetics that affect them. You will also learn to predict the base coat colors of offspring from known parents starting with the chestnut coat color. | Lesson 3: Black Base Coat ColorThis lesson covers the distinctions on various forms of black coat colors and the genetics behind them. | Lesson 4: Bay and Brown Base Coat ColorsThis lesson explains the Bay and Brown base coat colors. | Lesson 5: Dilution FactorsThis lesson will explore the genetics behind such coat colors as cremello, perlino, palomino, buckskin, dun and taffy. | Lesson 6: Genetic Grays and RoansThis lesson describes the genetic principles that govern the many shades and variation of gray and roan horses. | Lesson 7: Paint/Pinto Coat PatternsThis lesson will explore the genetics behind paint and pinto coat patterns. | Lesson 8: Spotted Coat PatternsLearning the many variations of spotted patterns will be covered in this lesson. This lesson will cover additive spotting patterns and sex-linked patterns. As well as how to make genetic predictions for coat patterns. | Lesson 9: White and Albino Coat ColorsThis lesson will explore the many myths around white and albino horses. It will also explain how to properly identify the various white coat colors. | Lesson 10: Other Coat Colors and PatternsThis lesson covers the remaining and rare coat colors and patterns. Those discussed are brindle, champagne and others. This lesson also explores reasons why these colors/patterns are genetically rare. | Lesson 11: White MarkingsThis lesson reveals how white markings are inherited as well as how to identify them. | Lesson 12: Equine Coat Color Genetics ReviewThis lesson will help students to review the course material and make connections between the genetic concepts that they have learned. We will also explore color as it relates to environmental factors and market trends. |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Equine Coat Color Genetics | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 15431 | | Course Type | : | Hobby/Enthusiast | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $45.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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