Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproductive Behaviour in Animals
Course Code: VST544
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 sexual behaviours of animals in reproductive periods

Course Content

Oestrus cycle, behaviours of animals in pro oestrus, oestrus and gestation period

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.to be able to define sexual behaviours in pro oestrus
2.to be able to comprehend oestrus behaviours
3.to be able to analyse luteal term behaviours of animals
4.To knowledge of mating behavior in farm animals.
5.To knowledge of mating behavior in pet animals.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Oestrus cycle
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Behaviours of cows in oestrus
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Behaviours of mares in oestrus
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Behaviours of goats in oestrus
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Behaviours of ewes in oestrus
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Behaviours of bitches in oestrus
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Behaviours of cats in oestrus
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of estrus behavior in farm animals, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Behaviours of cows in pro oestrus
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Behaviours of animals in luteal term
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Behaviours of pregnant animals
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Postpartum behaviours of animals
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Mating behaviours of male animals
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Abnormal behaviours of animals
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 Examination111112
Final Examination115116
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
3
OÇ-2
5
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
3
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026