Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproductive System and Its Functions
Course Code: VFZ525
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To be comprehended the importance of the reproductive system at the basis of physiological mechanisms

Course Content

Functional anatomy of the male and female reproductive organs, spermatogenesis and oogenesis, sex hormones

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn about the structure of male and female reproductive organsin animals
2.To learn the physiological events and processes of spermatogenesis
3.To learn the physiological events and processes of oogenesis
4.To learn about roles and importance of male reproductive hormones affected in the development of reproductive system
5.To learn about roles and importance of female reproductive hormones affected in the development of reproductive system
6.To be able to developmentally compare of male and female reproductive system
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Reproductive organs of farm animals
Week 2 - Theoretical
Reproductive organs in poultry
Week 3 - Theoretical
Stages of spermatogenesis and sperm development
Week 4 - Theoretical
Stages of oogenesis and oocyte formation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Comparison of spermatogenesis and oogenesis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Fertilization
Week 7 - Theoretical
The structure of the female reproductive system
Week 8 - Theoretical
Discussion (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Roles in the development of the reproductive system of male reproductive hormones
Week 10 - Theoretical
Roles in the development of the reproductive system of female reproductive hormones
Week 11 - Theoretical
Some developmental changes in the uterus and ovary
Week 12 - Theoretical
The effects of seminal vesicles, the prostate and the bulbourethral glands on fertilization -I
Week 13 - Theoretical
The effects of seminal vesicles, the prostate and the bulbourethral glands on fertilization -II
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment24110
Term Project124125
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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4
4
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OÇ-2
2
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2
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1
4
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3
OÇ-4
2
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1
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4
3
3
OÇ-5
2
4
4
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3
1
1
3
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1
4
3
3
OÇ-6
2
4
4
2
3
1
1
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2
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1
4
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026