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Biotechnology in Animal Nutrition

Course Code	: VHB635
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 2
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 2
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 4

Objectives of the Course

Raising experts knowing about biotechnological studies for developing animal production and production potential with improved nutrition.

Course Content

Giving information about biotechnological studies for developing animal performance.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Bülent ÖZSOY

Learning Outcomes

1.	Biotechnological studies on feeds and feeding. Biotechnological studies for enhancing animal production and product quality.
2.	Having information about biotechnological studies on feeds and feeding.
3.	Knowing that biotechnological studies increase animal productivity and product quality.
4.	Developing laboratory methods in animal nutrition.
5.	Feed sources originated from microbiological processes.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Bonneau, M., Laarveld, B. (1999) Biotechnology in animal nutrition, physiology and health, Livestock Production Science,59 (2-3): 223-241.
2.	Coşkun, B., Şeker, E., İnal, F. (2000) Yemler ve Teknolojisi, Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Yayın Ünitesi, Konya.
3.	Ergün, A., Tuncer, Ş.D., Çolpan, İ., Yalçın, S., Yıldız, G., Küçükersan, M.K., Küçükersan, S., Şehu, A. (2004) Yemler, Yem Hijyeni ve Teknolojisi, Pozitif Matbaacılık, Ankara.
4.	Kellerns, R.O., Church, D.C. (2002) Livestock Feeds and Feeding, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
5.	Wiseman, J., Cole, D.J.A. (1990) Feedstuff Evaluation, Cambridge University Press, Great Britain.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 2 - Theoretical

Giving information about recent developments in biotechnology used for increasing feed production.

Week 3 - Theoretical

Giving information about recent studies in biotechnology used for increasing nutritive value of feeds.

Week 4 - Theoretical

Giving information about recent studies in biotechnology used for increasing nutritive value of conserved forages.

Week 5 - Theoretical

Giving information about recent studies in biotechnology used for increasing bioavailability of complex carbohydrates found in low quality forages.

Week 6 - Theoretical

Giving information about biotechnological products used for increasing feed conversion ratio: 1. Amino acids.

Week 7 - Theoretical

Giving information about biotechnological products used for increasing feed conversion ratio: 2. Enzymes (Midterm exam)

Week 8 - Theoretical

Home assignment presentation.

Week 9 - Theoretical

Giving information about biotechnological products used for increasing feed conversion ratio: 1. Use of prebiotics, probiotics and yeasts.

Week 10 - Theoretical

Feed sources originated from microbiological processes.

Week 11 - Theoretical

Single cell proteins.

Week 12 - Theoretical

Developing laboratory methods in animal nutrition.

Week 13 - Theoretical

Genetically modified organisms (transgenic manipulation of microorganisms in intestine rumen and their effects on animal health).

Week 14 - Theoretical

Use of genetically modified organisms and recombinant somatotropin (ST) in animal nutrition.

Week 15 - Final Exam

Final exam

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%30
Final Examination	1	%70

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	0	1	14
Assignment	5	0	10	50
Midterm Examination	1	15	1	16
Final Examination	1	19	1	20
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				100

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