| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Information and Artificial Insemination | VET211 | 3. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Associate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Teaching the course face-to-face with both classical and modern methods |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Tolga ALTAŞ |
| Instructors |
Tolga ALTAŞ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To provide the necessary technical and practical information to ensure that animals reproduce without problems, to prevent loss of productivity due to reproduction, and to obtain healthy offspring |
| Course Content | Explaining the subjects of birth information and artificial insemination according to the latest rules and controlling the hormonal mechanisms of birth in animals |
| Learning Outcomes |
- To know the anatomical structure and functions of the genital organs of domestic animals - To understand reproductive physiology and hormonal interactions - Ability to determine estrus, mating and insemination times of pets - To provide the necessary environment and conditions for natural breeding and to apply artificial insemination - To be able to recognize pregnancy as early as possible and the problems that may arise - Knowing and following the normal birth process - Ability to care and care for mother and baby before, during and after birth |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Structure and function of the Female and Male Genital System | |
| 2. Week | Reproductive physiology and hormones | |
| 3. Week | Anger cycle, determination of ange | |
| 4. Week | Propagation, artificial insemination equipment and technique | |
| 5. Week | Sperm collection examination, reconstitution and storage of fresh and frozen semen | |
| 6. Week | Preparation and insemination of semen in cows, sheep, mares and pet animals | |
| 7. Week | Biotechnological methods for breeding animals | |
| 8. Week | Midterm | |
| 9. Week | Offspring development and pregnancy diagnosis during pregnancy | |
| 10. Week | Offspring development and pregnancy diagnosis during pregnancy | |
| 11. Week | Birth and birth control | |
| 12. Week | Care and care for mothers and newborns | |
| 13. Week | Onset of lactation and puerperium | |
| 14. Week | Postpartum rest and reconception |
| Birth and Artificial Insemination, Open Education Faculty Textbook, 2011 |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| PY6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
