Information Package / Course Catalogue
Project Preparation in Livestock Farming
Course Code: SBH003
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills in scientific research and project development in the field of animal production. The course focuses on selecting research topics, conducting literature reviews, planning research projects, collecting and evaluating data, preparing scientific reports, and presenting project outcomes. It also aims to improve students' ability to develop practical and scientifically sound projects to address problems encountered in the livestock sector.

Course Content

This course covers scientific research methods, stages of project preparation, identification of research problems, literature review techniques, research methodology and experimental design, data collection and analysis methods, research ethics, project budgeting and scheduling, scientific report writing, referencing rules, and project presentation techniques. Throughout the course, students develop and present practical projects related to animal production.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Identify a scientific research topic and develop a project plan in animal production.
2.Conduct literature reviews and develop appropriate research methods.
3.Collect, organize, and evaluate research data at a basic level.
4.Prepare a project report in accordance with scientific writing standards.
5.Present a scientific project effectively using oral and visual presentation techniques.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yavuzer, Ü. and Bengisu, G. (2015). Techniques for Preparing and Evaluating Livestock Projects. Nobel Academic Publishing, Ankara.
2.Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Education. (2019). Project Preparation Course Curriculum. Ankara: Ministry of National Education.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to project concept and scientific research / Selection of project topics
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Literature review methods / Use of scientific databases
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Defining research problems, objectives and hypotheses / Preparing a project outline
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Research methods and experimental design / Preparing the materials and methods section
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Data collection methods / Preparing data recording forms
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Project planning, budgeting and research ethics / Preparing the project schedule
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Scientific report writing / Referencing practices
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Scientific report writing / Referencing practices
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Data organization and analysis / Preparing electronic data sheets
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Interpretation of results / Reporting findings
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Principles of scientific presentations / Presentation preparation
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Project report preparation / Reviewing the project report
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Project presentations
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Project evaluation and course review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory73128
Lecture - Practice72121
Assignment2228
Project1314
Individual Work22310
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)77
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
5
1
1
4
OÇ-2
5
1
4
1
1
2
3
OÇ-3
4
2
1
5
2
2
1
5
OÇ-4
4
1
4
1
1
1
4
OÇ-5
5
2
2
3
2
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026