Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
HORSE BREEDING 11301045 2 + 0 2.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Theoretical lesson and home work
Course Coordinator
Instructors BANU YÜCEER ÖZKUL
Assistants
Goals Education of student in horse breeding.
Course Content Horse Breeding in World and Europe, Horse Breeding in Turkey, Origin of horse and classification of horse breeds, cold and hot blood horse breeds, Morphological and functional breed traits of Arabian horse, Morphological and functional breed traits of English thoroughbred, Morphological and functional breed traits of other horse breeds, Morphological and functional breed traits of other horse breeds, Coat colours and sings marks and gaits of horse, Horse care and management, Stables and hygiene of stables, Stables and hygiene of stables, Age estimation and body sizes of horses, Horse races and race organization, Horse races and race organization
Learning Outcomes 1) Has a knowledge abot origin of the horse, cold and warm blooded breeds
2) Understand the morphological and functional characteristics of the Arabian, English Thoughbreed and the Haflinger Horses
3) Has a knowledge about coat colours and markings, care and mangement, walking and running types
4) Has a knowledge about stables and stable hygiene, deteremining age and body measurements
5) Has a knowledge about horse racing and race organization

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Horse Breeding in World and Europe Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Horse Breeding in Turkey Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Debate
Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Origin of horse and classification of horse breeds, cold and hot blood horse breeds Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Debate
Project Based Learning; Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Morphological and functional breed traits of Arabian horse Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Colloquium; Debate
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Morphological and functional breed traits of English thoroughbred Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Colloquium; Debate
Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Morphological and functional breed traits of other horse breeds Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Debate
Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Morphological and functional breed traits of other horse breeds Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Debate
Project Based Learning; Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Coat colours and sings marks and gaits of horse Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration; Education Excursion
Colloquium; Debate
Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Stables and hygiene of stables Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration; Education Excursion
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Debate
Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Stables and hygiene of stables Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Debate
Project Based Learning; Storyline 		Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Stables and hygiene of stables Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Age estimation and body sizes of horses Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Debate
Project Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Horse races and race organization Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Demonstration
Colloquium; Debate
Project Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Horse races and race organization Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration; Education Excursion
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Debate
Storyline; Scenario Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Arpacık, R. (1996). At yetiştiriciliği (2. Baskı), Şahin Matbaası, Ankara.
Evans, J.W., Borton, A., Hints, H.F., VanVleck, L.D. (1977) At , W.H. Freman and Company, USA.
Hickman, J. (1984) At Yönetimi
Özbeyaz, C. ve Akçapınar, H. (2010) At Yetiştiriciliği Ders Notları, 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 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 0.5
Homework 14 2
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 7 7
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 8
Total Workload
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Course Information
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  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload