Information Package / Course Catalogue
Semen Extenders and Dilution Methods
Course Code: VST522
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

To give information about semen extenders, components and function of extenders, dilution methods for sperm

Course Content

Semen extenders, extender components, dilution methods

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ahmet CEYLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.to be able to define semen extenders
2.to be able to analyse aim of the sperm dilution
3.to be able to identify variety of dilution methods
4.to be able to formulate preparation of extender for sperm
5.to be able to describe commercial extenders
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Semen extenders
Week 2 - Theoretical
Components of extenders
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sperm dilution methods
Week 4 - Theoretical
Preparation of extender
Week 5 - Theoretical
Dilution of sperm
Week 6 - Theoretical
Extenders for short term storage of sperm
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cryoprotectans for freezing of sperm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Commercial extenders (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Dilution of bull semen
Week 10 - Theoretical
Dilution of ram semen
Week 11 - Theoretical
Dilution of goat semen
Week 12 - Theoretical
Dilution of dog semen
Week 13 - Theoretical
Dilution of stallion semen
Week 14 - Theoretical
Effects of extender on semen
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading140114
Midterm Examination111112
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
2
3
4
5
5
3
OÇ-2
4
2
3
4
5
5
3
OÇ-3
4
2
3
4
5
5
3
OÇ-4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
3
4
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026