Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AND WELFARE THUS1012 3. 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 Course areas; to comprehend the origins of animal behaviors and behavior patterns of various types and to enable them to acquire the knowledge and skills to associate them with animal husbandry. Besides, the animals; to establish the awareness that all social, sensory, physiological, psychological needs must be kept in a suitable environment for their survival without being under stress and without suffering.
Course Content The importance of animal behavior in animal husbandry. Who should know and why animal behaviors? Origins of animal behavior. During the growth period; effects of environmental conditions and animal husbandry practices on behaviors. Nervous system and endocrine system-behavior relationships. Cattle, sheep, goat, buffalo and chicken behavior. Definition and history of animal welfare. Livestock welfare relations. Animal welfare in intensive and extensively livestock. The importance of animal behavior in animal husbandry. Who should know why animal behavior? Origins of animal behavior. During the growth period; effects of environmental conditions and animal husbandry practices on behaviors. Nervous system and endocrine system-behavior relationships. Cattle, sheep, goat, buffalo and chicken behavior. Definition and history of animal welfare. Livestock welfare relations. Animal welfare in intensive and extensively livestock. Hosting and prosperity. Welfare during transportation and slaughtering. Enrichment of animal welfare. Animal welfare in chickens, cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat species. Relationships of housing with welfare. Welfare in cutting. Enrichment of animal welfare. Animal welfare in chickens, cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat species.
Learning Outcomes 1) Learns the history, development, purpose and relations of behavioral science with animal husbandry
2) The basics of behavior are learned, they gain knowledge, skills and awareness that can be used in animal husbandry
3) Learns behavior-production relations in cattle, sheep, goats and poultry, using this information to learn care and feeding practices. arranges.
4) Understands animal welfare issues. Gains the skill of acquiring and applying the information about the welfare of the animals being reared.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction-Introduction-Ethology science and its development Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Central nervous system and effects of endocrine system on behavior Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Types of behavior and its development Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion

Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Learning in farm animals Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion

Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Cattle behavior Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Opinion Pool
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Raising calves, grazing bull behavior Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Opinion Pool
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Sheep behavior Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Opinion Pool
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week midterm exam Question Answer
Brainstorming
 Homework
9. Week Animal Welfare Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Opinion Pool
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Avian behavior Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Opinion Pool
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Animal welfare and ensuring animal welfare in transport Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Opinion Pool
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Behavior in horses Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Opinion Pool
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Animal welfare in organic and good livestock practices Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Evaluation and general talk on lectures Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare 4th Edition. D.M. Broom MA and A.F. Fraser, 2007. CAB International.
HAFEZ, E. S. E., 1975. The Behaviour of Domestic Animals. Bailliere Tindall.
Hayvan Davranışları ve Refahı Ders Kitabı,2013. Editörler: Prof.Dr. Vedat Prof. Dr. Salmanlıgil ve Necmettin Ünal- Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları
SAINSBURY, d., SAINSBURY, P. 1988. Livestock Health and Housing. ELBS, Bailliere Tindall.
WATHES, C. M. And D. R. CHARLES. 1994. Livestock Housing. CAB International. Wallingford, UK.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 13 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 5 8
Homework 1 5
Quiz 1 3
Time to prepare for Quiz 1 4
Midterm Exam 1 5
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 5
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 8
1 2
1 2
Total Workload
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