Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

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Person Responsible for Information Package

Lec. Okan ERTOSLUK

Veterinerinary Reproduction and Artificial Insemination

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

Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to get qualified technicians who are able to reproduce animals without problems, prevent reproductive production losses and produce healthy offsprings

Course Content

Anatomy of the reproductive organs; reproductive physiology and endocrinology; puberty and sexual cycles; clinical use of hormones; examination of the female reproductive organs. Estrus, the estrous cycle and optimal insemination timing; hormonal mechanisms of the estrous cycle; semen collection and evaluation; semen dilution and preservation; preparation of frozen semen for artificial insemination; artificial insemination techniques; and insemination of cows, sheep, and mares.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Ins. Tayfun ŞAHİN

Learning Outcomes

1.	To understand reproduction physiology and hormonal interactions
2.	To be able to provide appropriate environment for natural breeding and artificial insemination
3.	To be able to provide appropriate environment for natural breeding and artificial insemination
4.	To know normal birth procedure and be able to follow up
5.	To be able to take care of mother and offspring before, during and after birth

Recommended or Required Reading

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Functions and anatomy of female and male genital system

Week 2 - Theoretical

Functions and anatomy of female and male genital System

Week 3 - Theoretical

Reproductive physiology and hormons

Week 4 - Theoretical

Estrus cycle and detection of the estrus

Week 5 - Theoretical

Breeding and artificial insemination, equipment and technique

Week 6 - Theoretical

Collection, evaluation of semen, Semen extender and insemination, semen conservation

Week 7 - Theoretical

Preparation of semen in cows, sheeps and mares

Week 8 - Theoretical

Pregnancy diagnosis

Week 9 - Theoretical

Pregnancy and the fetal developement in uterus

Week 10 - Theoretical

Infectious and non-infectious abortus

Week 11 - Theoretical

Parturition and its control

Week 12 - Theoretical

Care of the dam and neonate

Week 13 - Theoretical

Beginning of the lactation and puerperium, Post partal rest time and time for next pregnancy

Week 14 - Theoretical

Biotechnique in reproduction

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

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

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	PÇ-13	PÇ-14	PÇ-15	PÇ-16	PÇ-17	PÇ-18	PÇ-19	PÇ-20
OÇ-1	4	1	4	3	3	5	2	1	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	1
OÇ-2	4	1	4	4	3	5	2	1	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	1
OÇ-3	4	1	4	4	3	5	2	1	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	1
OÇ-4	4	1	4	4	3	5	2	1	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	1
OÇ-5	4	1	4	4	3	5	2	1	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	1

Person Responsible for Information Package

Lec. Okan ERTOSLUK