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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 Be able to understand and apply security protocol and tools to security challenges faced in organizations
  2. P02 Be able to design security software to combat security issues
  3. P03 Be able to identify, categorize, and develop security solutions for computer orientated challenges.
  4. P04 Be able to demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing computer security projects
  5. P05 Be able to follow the state of the arts concepts in computer technology security
  6. P06 Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computational system to meet desired security needs within realistic constraints
  7. P07 Be able to use appropriate security techniques, protocols, skills, and tools necessary for securing computer systems
  8. P08 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
  9. P09 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment
  10. P10 Be able to apply appropriate security technology and techniques to facilitate a safe operation in an organization

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 Average
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L02 - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - - -