Information Package / Course Catalogue
Preservation of the Semen
Course Code: VST535
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To give information about the techniques of collection and preservation of sperm in domestic animals

Course Content

Collection of sperm in domestic animals, short term storage of sperm, long term storage of sperm, freezing of the sperm

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.to be able to comprehend collection of semen in domestic animals
2.to be able to operate short term storage of semen in domestic animals
3.to be able to realize long term storage of semen in domestic animals
4. To have information about the extenders in the storage of semen.
5.To have knowledge about cryopretective substances.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
benefits of dilution and cryopreservation of semen
Week 2 - Theoretical
Dilution of sperm
Week 3 - Theoretical
Preparation of extender
Week 4 - Theoretical
Short term storage of semen
Week 5 - Theoretical
Freezing of sperm
Week 6 - Theoretical
Dilution rate of sperm
Week 7 - Theoretical
Storage of frozen semen
Week 8 - Theoretical
Importance of cryopreservation (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Long and short term storage of bull semen
Week 10 - Theoretical
Long and short term storage of stallion semen
Week 11 - Theoretical
Long and short term storage of ram semen
Week 12 - Theoretical
Long and short term storage of buck semen
Week 13 - Theoretical
Long and short term storage of dog semen
Week 14 - Theoretical
Long and short term storage of cat semen
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1011
Reading140114
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination116117
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
5
4
5
5
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026