Information Package / Course Catalogue
Farm Animals Physiology
Course Code: ZT207
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Teaching the basic principles of body systems in farm animals.

Course Content

Movement (active or passive) system, respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, reproductive system, nervous system, and the five sensory physiology

Name of Lecturer(s)
Sedat TURGUT
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to apprehend the working order and the main structure of the body of farm animals
2.To be able to apprehend the working order and the main structure of the body of farm animals
3.To be able to use the knowledge for the other courses to be taken in the later stage of his/her education.
4.Cell, tissue, organ and system concepts being discussed
5.Motion system, active movement system (muscles and ligamen) physiology
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is physiology. What are the benefits of this course, the student.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cell, tissue, organ and system concepts being discussed
Week 3 - Theoretical
Motion system, passive motion system (bones, cartilage and joints, physiology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Motion system, active movement system (muscles and ligamen) physiology
Week 5 - Theoretical
physiology of respiratory organs
Week 6 - Theoretical
Physiology of the blood cell system
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cardiovascular system physiology
Week 8 - Theoretical
Physiology of digestive system hormones and enzymes
Week 9 - Theoretical
Physiology of the digestive system organs
Week 10 - Theoretical
Physiology of reproductive system hormones
Week 11 - Theoretical
Physiology of male and female animal genital organs.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Breast and urinary system physiology
Week 13 - Theoretical
Physiology of skin, nails, horns, and hair.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Physiology of poultry organs
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Quiz1505
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes