Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
REPRODUCTİVE INFORMATION AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION ALVS209 3. Semester 0 + 0 0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors ANKUZEF ANKUZEF
Assistants
Goals The objective is to give information on the anatomy of reproductive organs, basic reproductive physiology, technologies involving reproduction control, especially artificial insemination in farm animals.
Course Content Farm animal's anatomy of reproductive organs. Comparative anatomy in mammals and poultry. The endocrine system that controls reproduction. Reproduction hormones. Controlling reproduction in farm animals. Artificial insemination.
Learning Outcomes 1) Importance and place of biology of reproduction in farm animals
2) Comparative anatomy and general functions of female reproductive organs
3) Comparative anatomy and general functions of male reproductive organs
4) Endocrine mechanisme affecting female reproductive functions
5) Endocrine mechanisme affecting male reproductive functions
6) Oestrus cycle and physiology in female mammalian farm animals
7) Pregnancy and parturitionin female mammalian farm animals
8) Reproductive abnormalities in farm animals
9) Artificial isemination in farm animals
10) Other reproductive technologies in farm animals
11) Reproductive characteristics by species
12) Sperm evaluation and storage for AI

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Interest of reproductive biology and artificial insemination in mammalian and avian farm animals, the history and current situation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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2. Week Embryology, anatomical and tissular characteristics and general functions of male and female mammalians and avian farm animals Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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3. Week Introduction to physiology of reproduction, history of reproductive endocrinology, reproductive hormons, general characteristics, functions, genetic control and analyzing methods. Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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4. Week Physiology and control of hypothalamus-hypophyse-gonad axe in male and female animals Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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5. Week Oestrus cycle in mammalians (oestrus, ovulation, luteinization and luteolysis), ovulation and oviposition physiology in poultry. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion

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6. Week Capacity of reproduction in male (spermatogenesis, libido and mating capability etc) spermatozoa transport and capacitation physiology of spermatozoa Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion

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7. Week Mid-exam Question Answer
8. Week Fecundation, polyspermy and its physiology, defining optimum mating and /or insamination time, essential applications Lecture; Discussion

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9. Week Pregnancy and stages of pregnancy Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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10. Week Pregnancy diagnosis in mammalian farm animals, endocrinology of pregnancy and parturition by species Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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11. Week Abnormalities during pregnancy and probable reasons. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion

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12. Week Development of artificial insemination in the world and Turkey, benefits provided by AI Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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13. Week Artificial insemination techniques and evaluating semen Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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14. Week Detection of oestrus , factor affecting the success of AI, optimising AI effectiveness and facilities for AI application Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion

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15. Week Oestrus detection, optimum time for insemination, success and effectiveness of AI in different species. Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Education Excursion

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16. Week Term exam Question Answer

 Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Hafez,E.S.E.1987. Reproduction in Farm Animals.Lea and Febiger.Philadelphia.
Kaymakçı,M.1994. Üreme Biyolojisi.Ege Üniv.Zir.Fak.Yayınları no.503.
King, G. J., 1993. Reproduction in Domesticated Animals. Elsevier Science Publisher B. V. Amsterdam-London-New york Tokyo
Senger,P,L.1999.Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition.Washington State University Research and Technology. Park 1615 NE Eastgate Blvd.Pullman,WA 99163-5607

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 16 5
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 16 2
Homework 1 12
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 10
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 10
Total Workload
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