Information Package / Course Catalogue
Animal Biotechnology
Course Code: ZT204
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

the possibilities of using biotechnology in farm animals, using of biotechnological methods in husbandry, nutrition and breeding, using of biotechnology methods in animal products and the possibilities of application

Course Content

1. Definition of biotechnology and historical development, 2. Chromosome, DNA and gene concepts, 3. Gene transfer techniques in transgenic animal production and application areas, 4. Molecular marker techniques and its use in farm animals, 5. Artificial insemination and estrus synchronization, 6. Superovulation and embryo production, embryo transfer, 7. Sex controlling, 8. Effects of feed additives using by biotechnological methods on the production, growth and product quality in the animal nutrition.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Onur YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain the biotechnology concept
2.To be able to apprehend the place and practice areas of biotechnological studies in animal production
3.To be able to inform about the biotechnological studies in the world and Turkey
4.To be able to get İnformed about the application of techniques that will contribute to animal breeding
5.To be able to grasp the applications of biotechnology in the animal nutrition
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of biotechnology and historical development
Week 2 - Theoretical
Chromosome, DNA and gene concepts, nature and functions of gene, gene structure
Week 3 - Theoretical
Gene transfer techniques in transgenic animal production
Week 4 - Theoretical
Application areas of transgenic animals
Week 5 - Theoretical
Molecular marker techniques and its use in farm animals
Week 6 - Theoretical
Estrus controlling and superovulation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Artificial insemination, advantage and disadvantage
Week 8 - Theoretical
Embryo transfer and its importance in animal production
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sex controlling
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cloning and its importance in animal production
Week 11 - Theoretical
Biotechnological studies for the increase of production of feed ingredients
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biotechnological studies for feed value
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biotechnological studies for beter feed evaluation in animal body
Week 14 - Theoretical
Biotechnological studies for new feed ingredients
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Individual Work1101
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
3
3
2
5
1
1
3
OÇ-2
4
3
2
5
1
1
3
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4
3
2
5
1
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3
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4
3
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5
1
1
5
OÇ-5
4
3
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5
1
1
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026