Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sexual Cycles in Domestic Animals
Course Code: VST503
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To give information about endocrine mechanism of reproduction, sexual cycles and control of cycle

Course Content

Endocrine mechanism of reproduction and sexual cycles

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Uğur UÇAN
Learning Outcomes
1.to be able to analyze sexual cycle
2.to be able to comprehend endocrine mechanism of sexual cycle
3.to be able to locate the differences between sexual cycles of different species
4.to be able to use administration of reproductive hormones to control sexual cycles
5.Factors affecting sexual cycles
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Description and endocrine mechanism of sexual cycle
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sexual cycle in cows
Week 3 - Theoretical
Endocrine mechanism of sexual cycle in cows
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sexual cycle in ewes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Endocrine mechanism of sexual cycle in ewes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sexual cycle in goats
Week 7 - Theoretical
Endocrine mechanism of sexual cycle in goats
Week 8 - Theoretical
Endocrine mechanism of sexual cycle in farm animals (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sexual cycle in mares
Week 10 - Theoretical
Endocrine mechanism of sexual cycle in mares
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sexual cycle in bitches
Week 12 - Theoretical
Endocrine mechanism of sexual cycle in bitches
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sexual cycle in cats
Week 14 - Theoretical
Endocrine mechanism of sexual cycle in cats
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading140342
Midterm Examination123124
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
OÇ-1
4
3
5
4
4
3
4
5
OÇ-2
5
4
4
3
3
4
3
5
OÇ-3
5
3
4
5
3
2
5
OÇ-4
5
3
5
5
3
3
3
5
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026