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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

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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 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
  2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
  3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
  4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
  5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
  6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
  7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
  8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
  9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
  10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
  11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
  12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
  13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
  14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -