Information Package / Course Catalogue
Animal Breeding
Course Code: EU113
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The objective of the course is to teach students the importance and current state of animal breeding in the world and in Turkey. And it is aimed to gain knowledge and skill competencies related to obtaining economical, high quality and large amounts of animal products concerning animal breeding, improvement, management and nutrition of livestock.

Course Content

The importance and current state of animal breeding in the world and in Turkey, Reproduction in livestock, Genetic improvement, Cattle breeding, Small ruminant breeding, Poultry breeding and large amounts of high quality milk and meat production.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain the importance and current state of animal breeding in the world and in Turkey
2.To be able to describe reproductive function and the reproductive processes of livestock
3.To be able to recognize animal breeds
4.To be able to explain the management and breeding practices of farm animals
5.To be able to describe the basic concepts of genetic improvement.
6.To be able to manage large amounts of high quality milk and meat production
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
UThe place and importance of animal husbandry in the economy
Week 1 - Practice
The place and importance of animal husbandry in the economy
Week 2 - Theoretical
The importance and current state of animal breeding in the world and in Turkey
Week 2 - Practice
The importance and current state of animal breeding in the world and in Turkey
Week 3 - Theoretical
The place and importance of animal husbandry in the agricultural enterprises
Week 3 - Practice
The place and importance of animal husbandry in the agricultural enterprises
Week 4 - Theoretical
Reproduction in livestock animals
Week 4 - Practice
Reproduction in livestock animals (photos and videos)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Reproduction in livestock animals
Week 5 - Practice
Reproduction in livestock animals (photos and videos)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Genetic improvement
Week 6 - Practice
Genetic improvement
Week 7 - Theoretical
Genetic improvement
Week 7 - Practice
Genetic improvement
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
MID-TERM EXAM
Week 9 - Theoretical
Genetic improvement
Week 9 - Practice
Genetic improvement
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cattle breeding
Week 10 - Practice
Cattle breeding
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cattle breeding
Week 11 - Practice
Cattle breeding
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cattle breeding
Week 12 - Practice
Cattle breeding
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sheep breeding
Week 13 - Practice
Sheep breeding
Week 14 - Theoretical
Goat breeding
Week 14 - Practice
Goat breeding
Week 15 - Theoretical
Poultry breeding
Week 15 - Practice
Poultry breeding
Week 16 - Final Exam
FINAL EXAM
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Lecture - Practice140114
Term Project1033
Land Work40832
Reading140228
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
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
OÇ-1
3
2
2
3
OÇ-2
3
2
2
3
OÇ-3
3
2
2
3
OÇ-4
3
2
2
3
OÇ-5
3
2
2
3
OÇ-6
3
2
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026