Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
ANIMAL ECOLOGY THUS1013 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery
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Goals To gain knowledge of animal ecology, to learn or reinforce the concepts of ecology, to comprehend animal-environment relations, to gain "SYSTEM" perspective on animal husbandry.
Course Content Teaching of ecology concepts; explanation of human, animal and environmental relations; explanation of the concepts of system and ecosystem; introduction of appropriate environmental conditions for animals and environmental requirements of various species; protection of animal genetic resources; Discussion of the effects of environmental pollution on animal husbandry and environmental pollution.
Learning Outcomes 1) Science of ecology and basic concepts of ecology are learned and understood.
2) System and ecosystem concepts are perceived.
3) Animal-environment relationships and environmental demands of the animal specieses are learned.
4) Adaptation mechanism of the animals are learned.
5) Interactions between climate change and animal husbandry are learned.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction, Climatic Data, Animal Production Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Animal and Environment Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Ecology and Basic Concepts of Ecology Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Animal and Ecology Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week System, Natural Systems, Ecosystem Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Functions of Ecosystems Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Domestication, Evolution, Evolutionary Ecology Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Midterm exam Question Answer
9. Week Development of Livestock Systems Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Environmental Adaptation Mechanisms in Animals Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Optimizing the Environment for Animals Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Animal Production and Environmental Pollution Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Climate Change and Animal Production Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week General Review of Course Topics Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Barıtçı, İ. 2006. Evrim ve Evciltme. Ankara Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Yüksek Lisans Semineri.
Ertuğrul, M. 2019. Hayvan Ekolojisi (Ders Notu). Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Zootekni Bölümü Açık Ders Malzemeleri.
Özkütük, K. 1990. Hayvan Ekolojisi. Ç.Ü.Z.F. Ders Kitabı No:79.
Pehlivan, E. Dellal, G. 2017. İklim Değişikliği ve Hayvansal Üretim. Türkiye’nin Hayvansal Üretimi (Mevcut Durumu ve Geleceği) Sempozyumu, 10-11 Ocak 2017, Ankara.
Prof. (retired) Dr. agr. H. J. Schwartz. 2006. Eco-systems of agricultural landscapes and sustainable land use: Livestock systems (Lecture notes). Faculty of Life Sciences Albrecht-Daniel-Thaer Institute for Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences.
Savaş, T. 2017. Hayvan, Çevresi ve Davranışları (Ders Notu). B. Hayvan Ekolojisi. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Zootekni Bölümü.
Yiğit, N. 2015. Genel Ekoloji Zooloji Kısmı Öğrenci Nüshası, Ankara Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Biyoloji Bölümü.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 15
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 20
Total Workload
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