Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Birth Information and Artificial Insemination VET211 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Teaching the course face-to-face with both classical and modern methods
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tolga ALTAŞ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tolga ALTAŞ (Güz)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To know the anatomical structure and functions of the genital organs of domestic animals
2 To understand reproductive physiology and hormonal interactions
3 Ability to determine estrus, mating and insemination times of pets
4 To provide the necessary environment and conditions for natural breeding and to apply artificial insemination
5 To be able to recognize pregnancy as early as possible and the problems that may arise
6 Knowing and following the normal birth process
7 Ability to care and care for mother and baby before, during and after birth
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
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
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
4 To apply hygiene, care and health services as veterinary assistant in animal hospitals, private veterinary clinics and farms
5 To apply measures related to epidemic, infectious and zoonotic diseases.
6 To determine the time of breeding of animals and to carry out insemination under the responsibility veterinarian, to recognize and follow the normal and pregnancy and birth process
10 To be able to apply the treatment protocols recommended by the veterinarian
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 2 2 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 3 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Birth and Artificial Insemination, Open Education Faculty Textbook, 2011
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 10 10
Final 1 22 22
Practice 14 2 28
Practice End-Of-Term 14 1 14
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0