| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Behavior and Welfare | VET115 | 1. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Associate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Narration through the presentation, mutual question-answer |
| Course Coordinator |
Lect. Ayşegül AYDIN |
| Instructors |
Ayşegül AYDIN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To teach the effect of behavior on the social life, productivity and life of animals by examining the science of behavior in animals. |
| Course Content | History of behavioral science, Behavioral science, Behavior's place and importance in living life, Behavioral disorders, Effect of behavior on productivity, Examining the effects of animal behavior in social life, Definition and importance of animal welfare and evaluation of welfare in breeding, Modern animal breeding and welfare relations, experimental animals welfare, legal regulations on animal welfare in aquaculture in the European Union and Turkey, Animal transport and welfare |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Gain knowledge of the central nervous system - Gains knowledge about hormones and pheromones. - Learns the eating and drinking behavior of animals. - Reproductive behavior learn mating behavior - Recognizes social-play behaviors of animals. - Learns the effects of behaviors on life - Observation skills develop. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | History of behavioral science, Behavioral science, The place and importance of behavior in living life | |
| 2. Week | Behavior in cattle, Behavior in Sheep - Goat | |
| 3. Week | Goat behavior, Horse behavior | |
| 4. Week | Cat behavior, Dog behavior | |
| 5. Week | Cat behavior, Dog behavior | |
| 6. Week | Cat behavior, Dog behavior | |
| 7. Week | Cat behavior, Dog behavior | |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam | |
| 9. Week | Examination of the effects of animal behavior in social life on life | |
| 10. Week | Examination of the effects of animal behavior in social life on life | |
| 11. Week | Definition of animal welfare, its importance and evaluation of welfare in aquaculture | |
| 12. Week | Modern animal husbandry and welfare relations, welfare in experimental animals | |
| 13. Week | Legal regulations on animal welfare in aquaculture in the European Union and Turkey | |
| 14. Week | animal transport and welfare |
| Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Publications |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 60 |
| PY7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 51 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
