Information Package / Course Catalogue
Genetic Diversity and Conservation of Poultry Species
Course Code: ZZO630
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The course is provide some practical and theoretical knowledge about the protection of poultry genetic variations. Between bird species diversity and genetic variation in the course, ex-situ and in-situ conservation methods, the effective protection strategies and their management, understanding of the relationships between protection and genetic diversity, study topics include national and international conservation programs such as .

Course Content

The course is provide some practical and theoretical knowledge about the protection of poultry genetic variations. Between bird species diversity and genetic variation in the course, ex-situ and in-situ conservation methods, the effective protection strategies and their management, understanding of the relationships between protection and genetic diversity, study topics include national and international conservation programs such as .

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knowledge about the origin and history of poultry species
2.Poultry genetic diversity and genetic resources of knowledge about the need to protect
3.Measure and understand the importance of the use of genetic diversity
4.Learn about the types of methods used to protect poultry molecular genetics
5.The importance of international bird protection methods
6.Learn about effective prevention and management strategies
7.Having information about the strategics ways protect to the genetic diversity of poultry in Turkey
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The history and process of domestication of birds
Week 1 - Practice
Origin and History of Poultry Species
Week 2 - Theoretical
To Learn about the types of poultry
Week 2 - Practice
Poultry Species Biodiversity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Objective genetic resources protecting
Week 3 - Practice
Need Protection for Poultry Genetic Resources
Week 4 - Theoretical
The methods used to measure genetic diversity
Week 4 - Practice
To Measurement and Use of Genetic Diversity
Week 5 - Theoretical
To known Essential Protection decisions
Week 5 - Practice
Essential Protection Decisions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ex-situ conservation methods in poultry
Week 6 - Practice
Ex-situ Conservation in poultry
Week 7 - Theoretical
In-situ conservation methods of poultry
Week 7 - Practice
In-situ Conservation of poultry
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Species to be protected and helps to protect
Week 9 - Theoretical
Application of molecular genetic methods
Week 9 - Practice
Types of Molecular Genetics Methods used to protect poultry
Week 10 - Theoretical
Methods used in the conservation effects and management
Week 10 - Practice
Effective Protection and Management Strategies
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
The introduction of bird conservation programs implemented internationally
Week 12 - Theoretical
the number and characteristics of bird species grown in Turkey
Week 12 - Practice
Types of domestic poultry in Turkey
Week 13 - Theoretical
Importance of genetic diversity and conservation strategies poultry in Turkey
Week 13 - Practice
Strategies for the Protection of Genetic Diversity in poultry in Turkey
Week 14 - Theoretical
Factors affecting the protection of species
Week 14 - Practice
The Purpose and Importance of Protection of Poultry Species
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice142256
Term Project220142
Midterm Examination120222
Final Examination125227
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)203
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
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
5
5
4
3
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-6
4
5
5
4
5
4
OÇ-7
3
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026