Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : LVS118 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The aim of this course is to provide the necessary technical and practical knowledge to ensure smooth reproduction in animals, prevent reproductive-related production losses, and obtain healthy offspring.
The summary content of this course covers the functions and anatomy of female and male genital systems, reproductive physiology and hormones, the estrus cycle and estrus detection, and breeding and artificial insemination equipment and techniques. It also includes collection, evaluation, dilution, and conservation of fresh and frozen semen, as well as preparation and insemination of semen in cows, sheep, mares, and pet animals. Pregnancy diagnosis and fetal development during pregnancy, infectious and non-infectious abortions, parturition and its control, care of the dam and neonate, beginning of lactation, the puerperium, postpartum rest, and time for next pregnancy are also included. Finally, biotechnological methods in animal reproduction are addressed.
| Ins. Tayfun ŞAHİN |
| 1. | Explains the anatomical structure and functions of genital organs in companion animals |
| 2. | Explains the estrus, mating, and insemination times in companion animals |
| 3. | Explains the provision of appropriate conditions for natural mating and the application of artificial insemination |
| 4. | Explains the normal birth process and how to monitor it |
| 5. | Explains the necessary care for the mother and offspring before, during, and after birth |
| 1. | Soylu, M. K., Ak, K., Akçay, E., Baran, A., Evecen, M., & Tırpan, M. B. (Eds.). (2023). Reproduction, andrology, and assisted reproductive techniques in animals (1st ed., 744 pp.). Ankara: Nobel Tıp Publishing House. ISBN 9786257564960 |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 78 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||
OÇ-2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||
OÇ-3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||
OÇ-4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||
OÇ-5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||