Information Package / Course Catalogue
Spermatozoon Morphology and In Vitro Evaluation
Course Code: VST625
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

To give information about spermatozoon morphology and examination and evaluation of spermatozoon morphology

Course Content

Examination and evaluation of sperm in terms of proper sperm parameters in domestic animals

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Melih AKSOY
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about anatomical structure of spermatozoon
2.Examination and evaluation of sperm morphology
3.Microscopic examination and evaluation of sperm
4.Sperm metabolism
5.Membrane structure of spermatozoa
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Anatomical structure of spermatozoon
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sperm membrane
Week 3 - Theoretical
Head of spermatozooon
Week 4 - Theoretical
Acrosome
Week 5 - Theoretical
Enzymes of acrosome
Week 6 - Theoretical
Structure of nucleus
Week 7 - Theoretical
Middle section of sperm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sperm metabolism (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sperm metabolism
Week 10 - Theoretical
Chemical structure of sperm
Week 11 - Theoretical
Glycolysis and respiration
Week 12 - Theoretical
Immunological features of sperm
Week 13 - Theoretical
Spermatogenesis cycle
Week 14 - Theoretical
Spermatogenesis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment201020
Reading140114
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination122123
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
5
OÇ-2
4
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
OÇ-4
4
5
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026