Information Package / Course Catalogue
Animal Production
Course Code: GT121
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The objectives of the course are; to gain knowledge students about importance and current state of animal breeding in the world and in Turkey, to recognize the breeds of animals, to gain knowledge related to obtain 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, Management, Nutrition, Breeding practices, Health protection and Production of high quality milk and meat.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Okan ATAY
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows to the benefits of cattle breeding
2.Recognize to cattle farming types
3.Knows practical breeding pracises that should be applied in cattle farms.
4.Learn to management and breeding practices, nutrition, gazing, management, health protection and housing of sheep breeding
5.Learn to management and breeding practices, nutrition, gazing, management, health protection and housing of sheep breeding
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
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 3 - Theoretical
Importance of cattle breeding
Week 4 - Theoretical
Milk production from cattle
Week 5 - Theoretical
Milk production from cattle
Week 6 - Theoretical
Milk production from cattle
Week 7 - Theoretical
Meat production from cattle
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
MID-TERM EXAM
Week 9 - Theoretical
Meat production from cattle
Week 10 - Theoretical
Reproduction in livestock animals
Week 11 - Theoretical
Reproduction in livestock animals
Week 12 - Theoretical
Genetic improvement
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sheep breeding
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sheep breeding
Week 15 - Theoretical
Goat 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 - Theory140228
Reading7017
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)51
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes