Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Zootechnics ZFZ213 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Taylan ÇAKMAK
Instructor(s)
Goals To teach the structure, mechanisms and functioning of cells, tissue and organ systems in animals.
Course Content Systems in the animal body, thermoregulatory and behavioural physiology
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students know the basics of cell and tissue physiology in animals.
2 Students are able to explain respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory, endocrine and reproductive systems in animals.
3 Students know the nervous, sensory and movement systems.
4 Students understand the basics of thermoregulation and behavioral physiology.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic principles of animal form and function-1 Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week Basic principles of animal form and function-2 Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
3. Week Animal Nutrition Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Circulation and Gas Exchange I Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Circulation and Gas Exchange II Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week The Immune System Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
7. Week Osmoregulation and Excretion Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Hormones and the 
Endocrine System Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Animal reproduction Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Sensory system Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Nervous system Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Support system, muscles and movement Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week FINAL EXAM
*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
1 .Applies knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to the development of various processes within the field.
2 Acts in accordance with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes scientific and technological developments in field-related applications.
4 Solves engineering problems within the field through an analytical approach by integrating fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field.
6 Implements crop and livestock production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes data-driven core technologies within the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 Integrates fundamental scientific knowledge in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry into agricultural biotechnology processes through a critical approach.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 2 2 2 2
PY2 2 2 2 2
PY3 2 2 2 2
PY4 2 2 2 2
PY5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5
PY7 3 3 3 3
PY8 5 5 5 5
PY9 3 3 3 3
PY10 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Reece, O.W. 2008. Evcil Hayvan Fizyolojisi (Çev. Prof. Dr. Sedat YILDIZ). Medipres Matbaacılık, Malatya
  • Yaman, K. 2009. Fizyoloji (4.Baskı). Ezgi Kitabevi, Bursa.
  • Çevik, İ. E., Göçmen, B., Mermer, A. 2001. Hayvan Fizyolojisi (Animal Physiology). Ege Üniversitesi, Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No: 169, Bornova-Izmir
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 12 2 24
Ders Dışı
Research 12 1 12
Practice 12 2 24
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 18 18
Homework 2 1 18 18
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0