Information Package / Course Catalogue
Rumen Metabolism
Course Code: ZZO544
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

the aim of this course is to teach the students ruminant nutrition accompanying with knowledge of ruminal metabolism

Course Content

Ruminant digestive system, rumen, rumen microbes, nutrient metabolism in rumen, ruminal fermentation and its effect on animal production

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Hulusi AKÇAY
Learning Outcomes
1.to be able to improve the knowledge of ruminal metabolism
2.to able to make research, analysis and synthesis on field of ruminal metabolism
3.to be able to discuss the state of art researches and transfer them to other people
4.to learn lipid metabolism
5.to learn carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Nutritional Ecology of the Ruminant, Peter J. Van Soest, 1994. Second Edition, Cornell University Press
2.Gastrointestinal Microbiology,Vol.2. Gastointestinal Microbes and Host Interactions. Ed. Mackie, R.I., White, B.A., Isaacson, R.E., 1997. International Thomson Publishing
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction rumen metabolism
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ruminal ecosystem
Week 3 - Theoretical
Classification of rumen microbes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Maintanence requirements of rumen microbes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Functions of rumen microorganisms
Week 6 - Theoretical
Carbohydrate degradation in rumen
Week 7 - Theoretical
Degradation of proteins in rumen
Week 8 - Theoretical
Degradation of lipids in rumen
Week 9 - Theoretical
Volatile fatty acid synthesis in rumen
Week 10 - Theoretical
Microbial protein production in rumen
Week 11 - Theoretical
Effect of minerals on ruminal metabolism
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ruminal methogenesis and reduce of methan emissions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ruminal methogenesis and reduce of methan emissions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Final evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1473140
Midterm Examination125126
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)197
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
3
1
2
2
1
1
OÇ-2
4
5
1
3
3
4
1
OÇ-3
5
3
1
3
5
4
1
OÇ-4
5
2
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-5
5
2
1
3
1
3
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026