Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Reproductive System of the Fowl
Course Code: VHE647
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To learn the development of primordial germ cells in the avian embryo, to understand histology of tissues forming the male and female genital systems, oogenesis and spermatogenesis.

Course Content

The male reproductive system, the female reproductive system

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Levent KARAGENÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the differentiation and development of primordial germ cells in the avian embryo
2.Gains expert information on the histology of tissues forming the male and female genital systems
3.Gains expert information on oogenesis .
4.Gains expert information on spermatogenesis.
5.Understand the histology of reproductive system in poultry
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
T: Anatomy of the avian reproductive system
Week 2 - Theoretical
T: Development of primordial germ cells
Week 3 - Theoretical
T: Female reproductive system
Week 4 - Theoretical
T: Ovarium
Week 5 - Theoretical
T: Oogenesis
Week 6 - Theoretical
T: Oogenesis
Week 7 - Theoretical
T: Oviduct
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition of subjects and Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ovulasyon-ovipozisyon siklusu Ovulation-oviposition cycle
Week 10 - Theoretical
Structure of the egg cell
Week 11 - Theoretical
Male genital system
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ducts within the testes responsible for the transportation of germ cells
Week 13 - Theoretical
Spermatogenesis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sperm production and storage, Structure of spermatozoa in different avian species
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130113
Assignment2138
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination132133
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
PÇ-19
PÇ-20
OÇ-1
5
2
4
5
OÇ-2
5
2
4
5
OÇ-3
5
2
4
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026