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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Course
PSCT303 - ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Department
Plant Production and Technology - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
5
T+P+L
2 + 2 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin OK
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

economic importance of animal production, world’s animal production; types of animal operations; Species and breeds; growth in farm animals; reproduction in farm Animals: male and female reproductive systems, The Estrus Cycle, ovulation, pregnancy, Hormones related to reproduction, Artificial Insemination, sterility, abort; animal breeding: species and breeds, phenotype and genotype, Heritability (h2), selection, progeny, Actual production and Sib Tests, pedigree and yield records; mating Systems: pure breeding, crossing (Crossbreeding); nutrients: carbohydrates, lipids (fats and oils), essential fatty acids, proteins and amino acids; fat soluble vitamins and water soluble vitamins; diseases of vitamin deficiencies, macro-micro and trace mineral elements; diseases of mineral deficiencies; cattle production and nutrition; sheep

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

  1. 01 Identify (2) the vocabulary and standard units of animal science
  2. 02 Inteprete(3) them
  3. 03 Explain (4) basic principles of animal husbandry.
  4. 04 By comparing (4) different production systems
  5. 05 Evaluate (5) them technically and economically.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Progeny tests; Sib test; selection; Mating systems; ; Reproduction;
Week 3 Puberty; Artificial insemination; Sterility; Abort, Growth; Carbohydrates.
Week 4 Lipids ; Proteins; Vitamins. Inorganic elements.
Week 5 Digestive system in farm animals; Energy utilization.
Week 6 Feeds.
Week 7 Mid-term exams.
Week 8 Vitamin and mineral premixes; Feed additives; Cattle production.
Week 9 Cattle feding .
Week 10 Sheep (and goat) production.
Week 11 Cattle husbandry and nutrition.
Week 12 Sheep and goat raising and feeding.
Week 13 Poultry production and nutrition.
Week 14 Final Exams.
Week 15 Final Exams.

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Introduction to Animal Science: Global, Biological, Social and Industry Perspectives (6th Edition). W. Stephen Damron. 2017. Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0134436050.
  2. 02 Animal Nutrition Science.Gordon McL. Dryden. 2008. CABI.
  3. 03 Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science. Thomas G. Field. 2011. 10th Edition. Paperback.
  4. 04 Commercial Chicken Production Manual 4th Edition. Mack O. North, Donald D. Bell. 1990. ISBN-13: 978-0412071614.

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Identify (2) the vocabulary and standard units of animal science SOLO 2
  2. L02 Inteprete(3) them SOLO 3
  3. L03 Explain (4) basic principles of animal husbandry. SOLO 4
  4. L04 By comparing (4) different production systems SOLO 4
  5. L05 Evaluate (5) them technically and economically. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 1- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources including current information in the field of Accounting and Finance.
  2. P02 2- To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
  3. P03 3- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence by using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
  4. P04 4- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member in order to solve complex and unpredictable problems in accounting and finance applications.
  5. P05 5- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.
  6. P06 6- To be able to determine the learning requirements in the field of Accounting and Finance and to direct their learning.
  7. P07 7- To be able to inform people and institutions about issues related to the field of accounting and finance, and to be able to transfer their ideas and solution proposals in writing and orally.
  8. P08 8- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level required by the field of Accounting and Finance.
  9. P09 9- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to the field of accounting and finance.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - -