Information Package / Course Catalogue
Laboratory Analysis in Animal Nutrition
Course Code: ZT422
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 2
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to introduce students to laboratory safety regulations and professional working disciplines, and to provide them with practical, hands-on skills by explaining the operating principles of basic and advanced analytical instruments and equipment. Additionally, the course aims to teach the theoretical and practical aspects of calculations and the preparation of chemical solutions required for analytical processes, as well as the laboratory analysis methods utilized for determining the nutrient composition of feeds and feed ingredients.

Course Content

1- Laboratory Safety Regulations and Guidelines 2- Introduction to Laboratory Instruments and Equipment 3- Calculation and Preparation of Chemical Solutions 4- Sampling Methods for Feeds and Feed Ingredients 5- Physical, Chemical, and Biological Methods in Feed Analysis 6- Proximate and Nutrient Analysis of Feeds

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Önder ÜSTÜNDAĞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Having comprehensive knowledge of laboratory rules and regulations
2.Identification of laboratory equipment and enhancement of practical technical skills
3.Having competence in the calculation and preparation of chemical solutions
4.Having comprehensive knowledge of feed sampling methodologies for analysis
5.Having comprehensive knowledge of feed analysis methods
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Practice
Rules in Laboratories
Week 2 - Practice
Labarotory Equipments and Technical Information
Week 3 - Practice
Solutions and solutions calculation
Week 4 - Practice
Solutions and solutions calculation
Week 5 - Practice
Feed sampling
Week 6 - Practice
Analysing of feeds
Week 7 - Practice
Dry matter and crude ash analysis
Week 8 - Practice
Crude fat analysis
Week 9 - Practice
Crude protein analysis
Week 10 - Practice
Crude fiber analysis
Week 11 - Practice
Starch analysis
Week 12 - Practice
Sugar analysis
Week 13 - Practice
Presentation of chromatography
Week 14 - Practice
Recent developments in feed analysis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Practice Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Practice142256
Assignment1202
Practice Examination1303
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
OÇ-1
2
2
OÇ-2
3
4
3
2
OÇ-3
4
5
4
3
OÇ-4
2
3
3
5
OÇ-5
4
5
2
4
4
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026