Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sustainable Animal Production
Course Code: ZT438
Course Type: Area Elective
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 objective of this course is to enable to supply the need for qualified stud animal, which is one of the most important problem in our country, the sustainable production and conservation of indigenous genetic resources, the effects of environmental factors on animal life

Course Content

1. Course outline 2. The concept and characteristics of rural areas 3. Importance of animal production 4. Socio-economic aspects of the animal husbandry 5. Integration of animal husbandry and agriculture 6. The effects of environmental factors on animal life 7. The effects of human on animal life 8. Importance of genetic resources and indigenous genetic resources 9. Animal breeding strategies for sustainable use of animal genetic resources 10. Alternative livestock production designs 11. The definition and development of organic agriculture. The situation of World and Turkey 12. Animal welfare 13. Livestock buildings 14. Sustainable sources of animal feed

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Orhan KARACA
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To be able to recognize environmental factors and its effect on animal life
2.1. To be able to find out human impact on the animal life
3.2. To be able to know animal welfare
4.3. To be able to know organic animal husbandry
5.4. To be able to get the knowledge and awareness of sustainable animal husbandry
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course outline
Week 2 - Theoretical
The concept and characteristics of rural areas
Week 3 - Theoretical
Importance of animal production
Week 4 - Theoretical
Socio-economic aspects of the animal husbandry
Week 5 - Theoretical
Integration of animal husbandry and agriculture
Week 6 - Theoretical
The effects of environmental factors on animal life
Week 7 - Theoretical
The impact of human on the animal life
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Importance of genetic resources and indigenous genetic resources
Week 9 - Theoretical
Animal breeding strategies for sustainable use of animal genetic resources
Week 10 - Theoretical
Alternative livestock production designs
Week 11 - Theoretical
The definition and development of organic agriculture. The situation of World and Turkey
Week 12 - Theoretical
Animal welfare
Week 13 - Theoretical
Livestock buildings
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sustainable sources of animal feed
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
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
OÇ-1
5
2
5
4
1
1
3
OÇ-2
5
2
5
4
1
1
3
OÇ-3
5
2
5
4
1
1
3
OÇ-4
5
2
5
4
1
1
3
OÇ-5
5
2
5
4
1
1
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026