Information Package / Course Catalogue
Animal Science
Course Code: ZT102
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To inform about practical and up-to date scientific information about produced products, growing of livestock, and place and importance of human life

Course Content

Animal production in Turkey and the world, the benefits of animal agriculture, the problems of animal husbandry in Turkey, domestication process, the concepts of species and breeds, the reproduction of farm animals, lactation and environmental adaptation and the adaptation and livestock breeding

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zeynep YARDIM
Prof. Aytül UÇAK KOÇ
Prof. Orhan KARACA
Prof. Tufan ALTIN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain the role and importance of animal products in human nutrition.
2.To be able to identify and evaluate the major problems of the livestock sector in Türkiye.
3.To be able to explain the reproductive mechanisms in farm animals.
4.To be able to explain the physiological basis of lactation in mammals.
5.To be able to explain and evaluate the main methods used to improve productivity in livestock production.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Şengonca et al. 2008. Hayvan Yetiştirme İlkeleri. E.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları.
2.Ertuğrul et al. 1997. Hayvan Yetiştirme (Yetiştiricilik). A.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi
3.Bıyıkoğlu, K. 2009. Genel Zootekni. A.Ü. Ziraat Fak. Yayınları No:231. Erzurum
4.Taylor, R.E. and T.G. Field. Scientific Farm Animal Production. An Introduction to Animal Science.Pearson
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
The importance of animal production, the state of animal production in the world and in Turkey, and its main problems. Practical application: Introduction to the Animal Husbandry Unit
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Concepts of domestication, species, breed, and animal genetic resources Practical application: Pastures and pasture utilization
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Reproduction and fertility: Biological basis of reproduction, estrus and estrus behavior Practical application: Detection of estrus behavior in cattle
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Reproduction and fertility: Stages of reproductive activity and reproductive technologies used in animal husbandry Practical application: Artificial Insemination in Cattle
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic principles of growth, development and meat production, Practical application: Taking body measurements
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
The mammary system, lactation, and the biological basis of milk production. Practical application: Visiting the milking parlor in a dairy farming unit.
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Animal shelters, environmental factors and adaptation to the environment, Practical application: Determining the shelter characteristics of different species raised in the Livestock Unit
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic principles of animal feeding Practical application: Visiting the roughage storage, mixed feed unit and silage pits,
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic principles of animal breeding - Phenotypic variation and its sources Practical application: Livestock Unit Visit, Age determination in cattle
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic principles of animal breeding - Selection and selection methods and Mating methods Practical application: Dehorning procedure in calves
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Cattle breeding Practical application: Visit to the Dairy Cattle Farming and Cattle Beef Farming Unit,
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Sheep and goat farming Practical application: Visiting Sheep and Goat Units
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Poultry Farming Practical application: Visit the Egg Poultry unit
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Beekeeping and silkworm farming Practical application: Visit to the Beekeeping Unit
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Week 16 - Preparation Work
Week 17 - Preparation Work
Week 18 - Preparation Work
Week 19 - Preparation Work
Week 20 - Preparation Work
Week 21 - Preparation Work
Week 22 - Preparation Work
Week 23 - Preparation Work
Week 24 - Preparation Work
Week 25 - Preparation Work
Week 26 - Preparation Work
Week 27 - Preparation Work
Week 28 - Preparation Work
Week 29 - Preparation Work
Week 30 - Preparation Work
Week 31 - Preparation Work
Week 32 - Preparation Work
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%5
Practice Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Quiz1505
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination122123
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026