Information Package / Course Catalogue
In vitro Capacitating of Bull Semen
Course Code: VST646
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To give information about mechanism of capacitating in bull semen, agents for in vitro capacitation, techniques for in vitro capacitation

Course Content

Mechanism of capacitating in bull semen, capacitating agents, capacitating of sperm, factors effecting capacitation, capacitating time

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ahmet CEYLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about mechanism of in vitro capacitating bull sperm
2.In vitro capacitating agents and use of this agents
3.Techniques for capacitation
4.Detection of capacitated sperm
5.Importance of capacitation in fertilization
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Mechanism of capacitation
Week 2 - Theoretical
The factors effecting capacitation and acrosome reaction
Week 3 - Theoretical
Glucoaminoglucans and capacitating
Week 4 - Theoretical
Metal ions and capacitating
Week 5 - Theoretical
Serum albumin and capacitating
Week 6 - Theoretical
Effect of enzymes and capacitating
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cumulus oophorus liquid and capacitating
Week 8 - Theoretical
Acrosome reaction, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Heat and capacitating
Week 10 - Theoretical
Length of capacitation time
Week 11 - Theoretical
Induction of in vitro capacitating
Week 12 - Theoretical
Changes during capacitation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Changes in sperm physiology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Detection of capacitation and Biochemical changes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Reading140114
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
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
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026