Information Package / Course Catalogue
Examination of the Genital Tract in Domestic Animals
Course Code: VST603
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach Genital tracts anatomy, physiology. Functions of genital tract. Differences of genital tracts of different species.

Course Content

Female and male genital tract anatomy, comparison of genital tracts of different species.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about male and female genital tract
2.importance of reproductive organs and their functions
3.Physiology and functions of genital tract
4.Comparison of different species
5.To learn how this knowledge can apply in practise
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 & Practice
Description of female genital tract
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Description of male genital tract
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Physiology of female genital tract and palpation of the ovaries and the determination of sexual cycle
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Role and importance of female genital tract in reproduction
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Palpation of cervix and uterine horns during rectal palpation
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Physiology of male genital tract
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Role and importance of male genital tract in reproduction
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation for rectal examination in cow , (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation for rectal examination and rectal palpation in mare and examination of genital organs in mare
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Importance of ovary and uterine in reproduction
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Determination of estrus in mares with rectal examination
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of female genital tract
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Ultrasound examination of the genital tract in female animals
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination systematics of the male genital tract and examination of genital organs and appendage glands in male animals
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1011
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
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
5
3
OÇ-2
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
3
4
OÇ-4
4
3
3
3
OÇ-5
5
4
4
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