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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 Has knowledge of the basic concepts, theory and methods in the field of public relations, advertising, marketing and integrated marketing communications.
  2. P02 Has knowledge of the appropriate media planning processes for target audiences in the field of public relations and advertising.
  3. P03 Is able to write periodic reports on the activities carried out in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  4. P04 Is able to use research and planning methods and techniques related to public relations and advertising.
  5. P05 Knows organisational crisis management processes.
  6. P06 Knows the media and digital media communication techniques and processes related to the promotion of institutions and organisations.
  7. P07 Knows the creation and application of media strategy in the field of public relations and advertising.
  8. P08 Has knowledge of legal regulations and ethics related to public relations and advertising.
  9. P09 Is able to conduct marketing and consumer behavior research and undertake planning based on this research data.
  10. P10 Is able to conduct public relations and advertising campaigns.
  11. P11 Is able to use digital media and social media in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  12. P12 Has the ability to use current and effective presentation techniques in the field of public relations and advertising.
  13. P13 Is able to monitor social developments and changes in the behavior of the target audience and use the information obtained to design public relations and advertising campaigns.
  14. P14 Is able to take initiative in solving problems in the fields of public relations and advertising by acting as a responsible individual as well as a team member.
  15. P15 Is able to create and implement brand and communication strategies.
  16. P16 Is able to analyse consumer behavior in traditional and digital channels of communication using scientific methods and to evaluate the unique dynamics of these channels.
  17. P17 Is aware of and acts in accordance with the standards and ethical codes of national and international professional organisations in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  18. P18 Can communicate effectively within an international study and work environments.
  19. P19 Can apply their learning into practice in real work contexts,

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -