Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproductive Biotechnology and Applications
Course Code: VST542
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To give information about reproductive biotechnology and its applications in domestic animals

Course Content

Reproductive biotechnologies, producing in vitro embryo, preservations of oocyte and embryos, determination of sex in embryos

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.to be able to define reproductive biotechnologies
2.to be able to comprehend current common reproductive biotechnologies
3.to be able to apprehend the benefits of reproductive biotechnology
4.to be able to apply the use of reproduction biotechnology in animal
5.Application and advantages of reproductive biotechnology in livestock
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Progress of reproductive biotechnologies in the world
Week 2 - Theoretical
Oestrus synchronisation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Synchronisation of ovulation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET) method
Week 5 - Theoretical
Laparoscopic owum pick up (LOPU) technique
Week 6 - Theoretical
Producing in vitro embryos
Week 7 - Theoretical
Producing transgenic animal and cloning
Week 8 - Theoretical
In-vitro fertilization, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Determination of embryo quality
Week 10 - Theoretical
Freezing of embryos and preservation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Determination of embryo sex
Week 12 - Theoretical
Identical twins obtained from embryos
Week 13 - Theoretical
Laparoscopic inseminations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Assignment1011
Reading140114
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
4
4
5
OÇ-3
4
4
3
5
5
OÇ-4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026