Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY 10603027 1 + 0 1.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Theorical
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Goals Understanding of the basic principles of reproductive physiology in male and female animals
Course Content Acquiring knowledge about male and female reproductive system and mechanisms of neural and hormonal control related to reproductive function
Learning Outcomes 1) Know the parts of male reproductive tract.
2) Compares the difference of male reproductive tracts of various animals
3) Know spermatogenesis
4) Defines male reproductive hormones and functions
5) Know the parts of the female reproductive system.
6) Explains the activity of the ovary
7) Compares oestrous cycles in various animals.
8) Summarizes pregnancy and lactation.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Parts of the male reproductive system Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Parts of the male reproductive system Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Spermatogenesis Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Sex differentiation in mammals and its hormonal control Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Male reproductive hormones and their functions Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Male reproductive hormones and their functions Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Parts of the female reproductive system Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion

Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Comparisons of parts of female reproductive system in various animals Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Ovarian activity and follicular growth Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Sexual receptivity and photoperiod Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Comparison of oestrous cycles in variuos animal Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Pregnancy Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Lactation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Discussion Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Reece, W.O. (1997). Physiology of Domestic Animals. 2nd ed., Williams and Wilkins, USA
Melvin J. Swenson and William O. Reece (2010) Dukes’ Physiology of Domestic Animals, Eleventh Edition. Cornell University Press
Yılmaz, B. (1999). Hormornlar ve Üreme Fizyolojisi. Birinci Basım, Feryal Matbaacılık – Ankara

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 1
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 5 5
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 14 1
Final Exam 1 7
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload