Information Package / Course Catalogue
Physiological Mechanism of Reproduction
Course Code: VST601
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To give information about puberty and sexual maturity in domestic animals, physiological mechanism of Reproduction in domestic animals. Comparative physiology of reproduction in domestic animals. Importance of physiological mechanism of reproduction to understand reasons of reproductive problems in domestic animals.

Course Content

The factors influencing puberty, initial ovarian activity, testicular development. Reproductive hormones and physiological mechanism of Reproduction.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Melih AKSOY
Learning Outcomes
1.Get information about reproductive physiology
2.Puberty, sexual maturity
3.Physiological mechanism of reproductive hormones
4.Comparative oestrus cycles of domestic animals
5.sexual cycle and gametogenesis
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ball P.J.H., Peters A.R. (2004) Reproduction in Cattle. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford
2.2. Bearden H.J., Fuquay J.W., Willard S.T. (2004) Applied Animal Reproduction. Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
3.Feldman E. C., Nelson R. W. (2004) Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction. Saunders, St. Louis
4.Hafez E.S E., Hafez B. (2000) Reproduction in Farm Animals. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia
5.Pineda M. H., Dooley M. P. (2003) McDonald’s Veterinary Endocrinology and Reproduction, Iowa State Press, New York
6.Mitchell J.R., Doak G. A. (2004) The Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer of Dairy and Beef Cattle (including information pertaining to goats, sheep, horses swine, and other animals). Pearson
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Puberty and sexual maturity in domestic animals
Week 2 - Theoretical
Factor influencing puberty in male and female
Week 3 - Theoretical
Physiology of reproductive organs
Week 4 - Theoretical
Factors influencing ovarian activities
Week 5 - Theoretical
Reproductive hormones
Week 6 - Theoretical
Breeding time
Week 7 - Theoretical
Oestrus and ovulation in postpartum females
Week 8 - Theoretical
The oestrous cycle, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Hormonal mechanism of oestrus cycle
Week 10 - Theoretical
Physiological mechanism of the reproduction
Week 11 - Theoretical
Physiological mechanism of the reproduction
Week 12 - Theoretical
Factors influencing testicular development
Week 13 - Theoretical
Oogenesis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Spermatogenesis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Assignment4%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment301030
Reading140342
Midterm Examination118220
Final Examination128230
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
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
OÇ-1
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
4
3
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026