Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproduction and Artificial Insemination in Pigs
Course Code: VST637
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

To give information about reproduction and artificial insemination in boars

Course Content

Giving information about the importance of reproduction and artificial insemination in pigs, and contains information on the implementation

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about physiology of reproduction and reproductive hormones in pigs
2.Sexual cycle in pigs
3.The effect of feeding on reproduction in pigs
4.Artificial insemination in pigs
5.Factors affecting fertility in pigs
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Puberty and sexual maturity in pigs
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Physiology of reproduction in pigs
Week 3 - Theoretical
Physiology of reproduction in pigs
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Sexual cycle in pigs
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Hormonal mechanism of sexual cycle in pigs
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Detection of oestrus in pigs
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Detection of oestrus in pigs
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Oestrus synchronisation methods in pigs, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Benefits of artificial insemination in pigs
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
The most proper insemination time in pigs
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Determination of the most appropriate insemination time in pigs
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Artificial insemination in pigs
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Artificial insemination in pigs
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Artificial insemination in pigs
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1011
Reading180118
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination118119
Final Examination118119
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
4
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026