Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproductive Hormones
Course Code: VST539
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 reproductive hormones, their functions, differences between animal species and the mechanism of action

Course Content

Reproductive hormones, their features and functions, reproductive hormones in different species are involved

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Melih AKSOY
Learning Outcomes
1.to be able to define reproductive hormones
2.to be able to comprehend administration and functions of reproductive hormones
3.to be able to apprehend effect mechanism of reproductive hormones
4. To learn the use of reproductive hormones in the treatment of infertility.
5. To learn the use of reproductive hormones in synchronization protocols.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Reproductive hormones their effect mechanism
Week 2 - Theoretical
Reproductive hormones their effect mechanism
Week 3 - Theoretical
GnRH
Week 4 - Theoretical
FSH,LH
Week 5 - Theoretical
Progestagens
Week 6 - Theoretical
Prostaglandins
Week 7 - Theoretical
Testosterone, oxytocin, prolactin
Week 8 - Theoretical
Reproductive hormones in cats (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
HCG, PMSG
Week 10 - Theoretical
Reproductive hormones in cows
Week 11 - Theoretical
Reproductive hormones in mares
Week 12 - Theoretical
Reproductive hormones in ewes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reproductive hormones in goats
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reproductive endocrinology in dogs
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading140114
Midterm Examination113114
Final Examination118220
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
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
4
5
3
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026