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Course Description Course Name : Statistical Analysis Methods in Animal Breeding Course Code : ZTP475 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. G.TAMER KAYAALP Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1)Knows the statistical analysis methods used in Animal Breeding. 2)Knows using and estimating the genetic parameters such as degree of repetition,selection supremacy and the degree of Inheritance. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : ZTP106 Statistics ZTP209 Experimantal Design Methods Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This lesson aims to train zootechnicians who can use the statistical analysis methods to be able to estimate the genetic parameters, which has an important role in Animal Breeding. Course Contents : The course includes the genetic parameters to be estimated using statistical analysis methods. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : The Classroom.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 General Matrix Operations. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 2 Standadization of the figures obtained in Animal Husbandry Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 3 The Estimation Methods of Variance Components. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 4 Calculation Of The Discrete Environmental Factors Impact On Shares. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 5 The Path Coefficients Calculation. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 6 Partial regression Coefficients Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 7 Genotype x Environment Interaction. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 8 Stud Value To Predict. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 9 MIDTERM EXAM Study the sourcebooks none 10 Calculation of genetic frequencies and the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 11 The Degree Of Estimation Of Recidivism. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 12 Pure lines, taking advantage of the Estimated degree of Heredity. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 13 The Degree Of Inheritance In The Forecast Yield Offspring. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 14 Taking advantage of a step-Brothers Inheritance of the Forecast. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 15 The main advantage of Inheritance Of a step-Brothers Forecast. Study the sourcebooks 1 hour lecture, 1 hour problem solving 16/17 FINAL EXAM Study the sourcebooks none   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Akar, M. and Pekel, E., 1986. Animal Breeding Application. Çukurova University Faculty Of Agriculture Lecture Notes. No: 7.  Düzgüneş, O and Akman, N., 1985. Variation Sources. Ankara University Faculty of agriculture publications. the publication No: 954.  Soysal, M.İ. and Tuna, T., 2055. Principles Of Animal Breeding Genetics. Trakya University Faculty Of Agriculture In Tekirdağ. Publication No.: 54. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has information on alternative production systems 0 2 Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals, has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding. 0 3 Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming. 5 4 Uses IT to get new information in animal production 3 5 Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments. 0 6 Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions. 0 7 To get technical knowledge in his/her field 0 8 -Trains qualified zootechnicians to fulfill the needs of Turkey 5 9 Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies. 0 10 Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 83 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.32 ECTS Credit: 3