Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproduction and Artificial Insemination in Poultries
Course Code: VST638
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To give information about reproduction and artificial insemination in poultries

Course Content

Reproduction in poultries, collection of sperm, artificial insemination methods, insemination dosage and time in poultries

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İlker SERİN
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about reproductive tract of male and female in poultries
2.Physiology of reproduction in poultries
3.Collection of sperm in poultries
4.Artificial insemination in poultries
5.Semen collection and storage methods in poultry
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Genital organ anatomy in birds
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Anatomy of genital tract in males
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Physiology of reproduction in poultries
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Gamatogenesis
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Spermatogenesis
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of sperm
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Hormonal control of reproduction in poultries
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Artificial insemination in chickens, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Detection of the most proper insemination time in poultries
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Artificial insemination in ducks
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Artificial insemination in goose
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Artificial insemination in turkeys
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Artificial insemination in turkeys
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Artificial insemination in quails
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
5
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026