The learning assessment procedures include some written tests (optional) to be carried out on parts of the program and a final oral exam. During the examination and on-going tests, the student must demonstrate:
1. Knowledge and understanding. The student will have to demonstrate knowledge of the specific features of each breed based on its species and its productive attitude; to be able to describe and morphologically evaluate correctly a subject; to know the bases for organizing a genetic improvement plan and to define selection objectives according to the productive attitude.
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding. The students must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject in order to make logical connections that allow them to answer the questions posed during the exam; to highlight the morphological differences deriving from the selection for a specific use and understand what is the final (evolutionary) meaning of a specific trait; to know exactly the methods of control and evaluation of the reproducers in order to obtain an improvement in the population.
3. Making judgments. The student has to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative features of the morphological traits; to know which genes are involved in improvement plans and how their study can lead to a real improvement in selection; to self-sufficiently choose the most appropriate genetic investigation for the information requested (recognition of paternity / maternity, isolation and amplification of genetic traits, identification of polymorphisms, etc.)
4. Communication skills. The student has to verbalize in a clear and pertinent way, with appropriate terminology, especially using the specific zootechnical terms. Part of the exercises, especially in this remote phase, are aimed precisely at training the student on this specific aspect by providing for the preparation of mini Power Point lessons on an assigned topic, and the subsequent exposure of the lesson, in order to develop communication skills, collecting data and information, correct use of the sources and presentation of what learned.
5. Learning skills. By the careful observation and accurate description of the animals, the student will be able to independently infer the information necessary to understand for what purpose that animal is selected and to help himself with the available sources of knowledge and his mental organization to draw the guidelines of a selection plan aimed at obtaining genetic improvement without depleting the available genetic reserve. DOC: Demonstrate an ability of lifelong learning and a commitment to learning and professional development. This includes recording and reflecting on professional experience and taking measures to improve performance and competence (1.13)

Summarizing this course contributes to developing the Day One Competences that the student can use from the first day of work:
1.13 Demonstrate an ability of lifelong learning and a commitment to learning and professional development. This includes recording and reflecting on professional experience and taking measures to improve performance and competence.
1.16 Handle and restrain animal patient safely and with respect of the animal, and instruct others in helping the veterinarian perform this technique.
1.20 Assess the physical condition, welfare and nutritional status of an animal or group of animals and advise the client on principles of husbandry and feeding.
1.28 Correctly apply the principles of biosecurity.