Information Package / Course Catalogue
Examination and Evaluation of Semen
Course Code: VST605
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

Macroscopic, microscopic and microbiologic examination and evaluation of semen in domestic animals

Course Content

Get information about examination of semen, reasonable in-vitro sperm parameters in domestic animals

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İlker SERİN
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about systemically semen examination
2.Macroscopic examination of semen
3.Phsico-chemical analysis of semen
4.morphological examination of semen
5.Frozen-thawed sperm examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ball P.J.H., Peters A.R. (2004) Reproduction in Cattle. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford
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 Prentice Hall, New Jersey
7.Evans G., Maxwell WMC. (1987) Salamon’s Artificial Insemination of Sheep and Goats. Butterworths, Sydney
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Benefits of semen examination
Week 2 - Theoretical
Macroscopic examination of semen
Week 3 - Theoretical
Motility examination of semen
Week 4 - Theoretical
Indication of semen concentration
Week 5 - Theoretical
Morphological examination of sperm
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sperm staining procedures
Week 7 - Theoretical
Eosin-nigrosin stain and indicating live and dead sperms
Week 8 - Theoretical
Examination of frozen-thawed sperm, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Agglutination of sperm and indicating other cells in semen
Week 10 - Theoretical
Phsico-chemical analysis of semen
Week 11 - Theoretical
Biochemical examination of semen
Week 12 - Theoretical
Microbiological examination of semen
Week 13 - Theoretical
In vitro sperm parameters according to species
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examination of frozen-thawed sperm
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Assignment4%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment401040
Reading140228
Midterm Examination122123
Final Examination130131
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
4
5
4
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026