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Reproduction Biology of Poultry and Hatchery Technique

Course Code	: ZZO513
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 2
Prt.	: 2
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 8

Objectives of the Course

the aim of this course is to summarize the physiology of poultry breeding, principles of hatchery techniques and identify these principles with poultry production applications .

Course Content

to summarize the physiology of poultry breeding, principles of hatchery techniques and identify these principles with poultry production applications .

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Mustafa AKŞİT

Learning Outcomes

1.	to be able to acquire information about the male and female reproductive systems of poultry
2.	to be able yo acquire the ability of poultry breeding and management of reproductive efficiency
3.	to be able to gain knowledge about fertilization in poultry
4.	to be able to gain information about the periods of embryonic development in poultry
5.	to be able to acquire the basic information about the Hatchery techniques
6.	to be able to recognize Hatching eggs and hatching eggs farming operations in Turkey

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Starck J. M. ve Ricklefs, R. E., 1998. Avian Growth and Development, New York Oxford, Oxfort University Press.
2.	Tullet, S.G. (Ed.), 1991. Avian Incubation. Butterwoth-Heincmann, London.
3.	Altan, Ö. 1990. Kanatlılarda Yapay Tohumlama. E.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No: 497
4.	Kuluçka İşletmeciliği ve HACCP Uygulamaları. Kanatlı AR-GE Yayın: 5 Seminer : 4 BOLU Ağustos 2001

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Male and female reproductive system and hormones in poultry

Week 1 - Practice

Reproductive systems shown on the sample

Week 2 - Theoretical

Fertilization of natural breeding, artificial insemination,

Week 2 - Practice

The practice of artificial insemination

Week 3 - Theoretical

Sperm quality, sperm storage

Week 3 - Practice

Semen quality detection

Week 4 - Theoretical

Factors affecting fertility

Week 4 - Practice

fertile Control

Week 5 - Theoretical

Incubated embryonic development

Week 5 - Practice

Describe the stages of embryonic development

Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice

between Fertility and reproductive performance measures of the relationship

Week 7 - Theoretical

Reproductive and lighting management

Week 7 - Practice

hatchery planning

Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice

presentation equipment

Week 9 - Theoretical

The classification of hatching eggs

Week 9 - Practice

Fertilization and development of embryo

Week 10 - Theoretical

Determination of embryonic development periods

Week 10 - Practice

Embryonic development before ovulation

Week 11 - Theoretical

Evaluate the results of incubation

Week 11 - Practice

Incubated for equipment used in

Week 12 - Theoretical

hatchery records

Week 12 - Practice

Classifieds of chicks

Week 13 - Practice

hatcheries planning

Week 13 - Preparation Work

Examination of the quality and costs of chick

Week 14 - Theoretical

Characteristics of hatching eggs

Week 14 - Practice

Hatching development , hatcheries planning

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%30
Final Examination	1	%70

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	2	2	56
Lecture - Practice	14	2	2	56
Term Project	1	20	1	21
Midterm Examination	1	28	2	30
Final Examination	1	35	2	37
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				200

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6	PÇ-7
OÇ-1	4	4	5	4	4	4	5
OÇ-2	5	4	4	4	4	5	4
OÇ-3	4	4	5	4	4	4	4
OÇ-4	4	5	5	4	5	5	4
OÇ-5	4	4	5	4	4	5	4
OÇ-6	5	4	5	4	4	4	4

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