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Course Description Course Name : Cattle Behavior Course Code : ZO-653 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SERAP GÖNCÜ KARAKÖK Learning Outcomes of the Course : The students will learn about sensory characteristics of cattle, reproductive behavior, eating behaviors, aggressive behaviors, playing behaviors, daily behavioral characteristics of cattle, maternal behaviors, behaviors in herd, the relationship between herd hierarchy and yield, interaction and treatment with cattle, the use of cattle behavioral characteristics in the management of herd, animal behavior observation and scientifique experiementing, planning implementation and reporting techniques, as well as research results on the behavior of cattle. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to present sensory characteristics of cattle, reproductive behavior, eating behaviors, aggressive behaviors, playing behaviors, daily behavioral characteristics of cattle, maternal behaviors, behaviors in herd, the relationship between herd hierarchy and yield, interaction and treatment with cattle, the use of cattle behavioral characteristics in the management of herd, animal behavior observation and scientifique experiementing, planning implementation and reporting techniques, as well as research results on the behavior of cattle. Course Contents : The content includes sensory characteristics of cattle, reproductive behavior, eating behaviors, aggressive behaviors, playing behaviors, daily behavioral characteristics of cattle, maternal behaviors, behaviors in herd, the relationship between herd hierarchy and yield, interaction and treatment with cattle, the use of cattle behavioral characteristics in the management of herd, animal behavior observation and scientifique experiementing, planning implementation and reporting techniques, as well as research results on the behavior of cattle. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Sensory characteristics of cattle none none 2 reproductive behavior, none none 3 feeding behavior, none none 4 aggressive behavior, none none 5 playing behavior, none none 6 daily behavioral characteristics of cattle, none none 7 Midterm exam none none 8 maternal behavior, none none 9 herd behaviors, none none 10 treatment and interaction with cattle none none 11 characterization of cattle behavior none none 12 observation techniques none none 13 planning scientific experiment on animal behavior none none 14 herd management none none 15 general review none none 16/17 final exam none none   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  lecture notes Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 30 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 At the end of this programme, the students improve and deepen their knowledge in the field of Animal Science by building on the knowledge and competence acquired at the undergraduate level and can employ interdisciplinary interaction in their field of study. 3 2 The students interpret and generate new information and theories in specific fields related to Animal Science using the theoretical and practical knowledge at masters level. Also, they can reveal the cause-effect relationship regarding the problems in their field of study and employ scientific research methods to generate possible solutions. 4 3 The students independently identify potential problems and carry out research studies aiming at solutions in the field of Animal Science. Also, they investigate and develop strategic approaches for potential problems that may arise related to the particular studies. 2 4 The students access and compile information about the latest developments and fundamental sources in the particular field and reach a new synthesis by evaluating and interpreting the existing research. They can make use of this acquired knowledge to practice the profession effectively and follow the improving implementations in the field. 4 5 The students use information in the field of Animal Science, through compiling, interpreting and synthesising it, in order to make social contributions. They make evaluations by creating a plan and framework and taking specific total quality criteria into consideration. They use the skills and knowledge acquired in the field of Animal Science in joint projects with other disciplines. 3 6 The students discuss and pass on the acquired knowledge based on their work in the field by making written and oral presentations. They have speaking and writing competence in at least one foreign language at a level that enables them to keep up with the requirements of the age. They express their ideas clearly using the tools of information and communication technologies. 4 * 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 6 84 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 5 25     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 139 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56 ECTS Credit: 6