Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : LVS109 |
| 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 teach students the fundamental principles and practices of animal husbandry, introduce animal production systems, and provide knowledge about sustainable livestock management methods. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand rearing techniques for various animal species, feeding methods, reproduction and health management, modern livestock practices, and basic production planning.
In this course, the role and importance of animal husbandry in agricultural production are emphasized, and students are provided with knowledge on this subject. The process of domestication in livestock, as well as its definition and significance, is explained and made clear to the students. The zoological position of farm animals is examined, and an introduction to zootechnics is provided. Within the course, the concepts of species and breed in zootechnics, the definition and formation of species, as well as the definition, formation, and characteristics of breeds, are discussed and conveyed to the students. Information on morphological and physiological breed characteristics, as well as the classification of breeds, is presented. Additionally, fundamental knowledge regarding animal breeding and selection is imparted to the students.
| Ins. Birol BİRİNCİOĞLU |
| 1. | Understands livestock in Turkey based on species. |
| 2. | Grasps the basics of breeding and raising farm animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and chickens. |
| 3. | Learns the role of livestock within agricultural enterprises. |
| 4. | Identifies the species that need to be raised. |
| 5. | Gains knowledge about animal housing. |
| 1. | Anadolu University. (2018). Animal breeding. Eskişehir, Turkey: Anadolu University Press. https://www.scribd.com/document/787026724/HAYVAN-YET%C4%B0%C5%9ET%C4%B0RME |
| 2. | Anadolu University. (2018). Basic zootechnics. Eskişehir, Turkey: Anadolu University Press. |
| 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 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 76 | |||
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 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | ||
OÇ-2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | ||
OÇ-3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | ||
OÇ-4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
OÇ-5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||