Information Package / Course Catalogue
Factors Effecting Fertility
Course Code: VST629
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 basic information about effects of different factors on fertility in males and females

Course Content

Influences of feeding, ambient environment and day longevity on ovarian activity and hypathalamo-pituitary axis.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ahmet CEYLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about fertility in males and females
2.Environmental factors effecting fertility
3.Managing factors effecting fertility
4.Postpartum problems
5.Hereditary factors affecting fertility
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Effect of nutrition on Fertility
Week 2 - Theoretical
Effect of heat stress on fertility
Week 3 - Theoretical
Season and geographical conditions
Week 4 - Theoretical
Reproductive illness of males
Week 5 - Theoretical
Unsuccessful mating and breeding
Week 6 - Theoretical
Inadequate Management
Week 7 - Theoretical
Immunological factors
Week 8 - Theoretical
Problems connected with sperm storage conditions (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Unsuccessful synchronizations
Week 10 - Theoretical
Medicine administrations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Problems connected with oestrus detection
Week 12 - Theoretical
Asymptomatic fertility
Week 13 - Theoretical
Postpartum problems
Week 14 - Theoretical
Problems connected with technician who responsible from inseminations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment101010
Reading140228
Midterm Examination113114
Final Examination118220
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
4
OÇ-2
4
3
4
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026