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  Course Description
Course Name : General Animal Science

Course Code : TBP207

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SERAP GÖNCÜ KARAKÖK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The lesson deals with the knowledge and techniques of Animal Breeding,utilizes sciences such as Anatomy, Physiology, Histology, Embryology, Natural History, and Biology.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Students will have the knowledge of animal husbandry,animal breeding. The lesson deals with knowledge and techniques of Animal Breeding,utilizes sciences such as Anatomy, Physiology, Histology, Embryology, Natural History, and Biology.

Course Contents : Animal husbandry, breeding, animal breeding techniques,principles of feeding and nourishment.

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 Zoological systems and classifications on animal farm.Animal Husbandry Business. no Visual presentation
2 Animal digestive systems and its anatomy and functions no Visual presentation
3 Animal Husbandry Businesses ,The Interaction of barn and animals with the environment. no Visual presentation
4 Animal breeding, selection, culling and data sources no Visual presentation
5 Digestive system liquids and control. The absorption of nutrients. no Visual presentation
6 The Function and metabolism of nutrients no Visual presentation
7 Animal breeding, progeny control, inbreeding, hetrozygot animal no Visual presentation
8 Midterm Exam 5 hours of study Written exam
9 Functions and metabolisms of nutrients(Lipids,vitamins,minerals). Concepts and definitions about the need of nutrients.Feed Consumption no Visual presentation
10 Feeds and feeding value of feeds discretion Factors affecting the value of feeds Classification of feeds and feed raw materials no Visual presentation
11 Reproductive organs of farm animals, inesminetaion, birth, artificial insemination no Visual presentation
12 Farm visit no Visual presentation
13 Roughage, silage Concentrate Feed and Mixed Feed The principles and techniques of forming ration no Visual presentation
14 Animal nutrition no Visual presentation
15 Animal nutrition no Visual presentation
16/17 Herd management no Visual presentation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Basic animal nutrition text book
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 1 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 knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3
2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3
3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 3
4 Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 3
5 Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 4
6 Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 4
7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 2
8 Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3
9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 3
10 Works both individually and in a team. 4
11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 4
12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 4
13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 4
14 Shows respect to job ethic. 4
15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 4
16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 4
17 Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 85
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.4
ECTS Credit: 3