| ÖÇ1 | understand and be able to consider the tools available to maximise response to genetic selection in a variety of animal species |
| ÖÇ2 | understand inbreeding and crossbreeding effects related to production and conservation of species |
| ÖÇ3 | To understand complex inheritance |
| ÖÇ4 | Heritability and EBV or EPD |
| ÖÇ5 | Best Linear Unbiased Breeding Values |
| ÖÇ6 | To be able to assess animal physical structure and make selection decisions based on that structure |
| ÖÇ7 | To be able to design a breeding program |