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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| ZOOTECHNICS PR. | |
| Code | ZTP439 |
| Name | Artificial Insemination in Farm Animals |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ali Galip ÖNAL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
In this course, subjects related to artificial insemination techniques, especially in farm animals, and the importance of artificial insemination in terms of animal husbandry will be explained to the student.
Course Content
Topics such as anatomy and physical examination of reproduction in farm animals, semen collection and evaluation, properties of spermatozoa, semen microbiology and diseases, insemination techniques, spermatozoa preservation and infertility will be explained.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Controlled Reproduction in Cattle and Buffaloes. Reproductive Technologies in Farm Animals
Notes
Controlled Reproduction in Sheep and Goats. Reproductive Technologies in Farm Animals
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns estrus in cattle, estrus detection, and insemination timing. |
| LO02 | Learns the advantages/disadvantages of artificial insemination and the basics of planning/programming AI. |
| LO03 | Learns artificial insemination techniques and correct step-by-step procedures. |
| LO04 | Gains core knowledge of reproductive anatomy (especially the female reproductive tract). |
| LO05 | Learns practical methods used to determine estrus. |
| LO06 | Recognizes the materials/equipment used in AI and learns their purposes. |
| LO07 | Learns animal-, semen-, and management-related factors affecting AI success. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on alternative production systems | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To get technical knowledge in his/her field | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses IT to get new information in animal production | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He is aware of the impacts of animal science and agricultural engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the comprehensive and social dimensions and the problems of the times that are reflected in the field of engineering. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system in farm animals | Reading Course resources and notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Reproductive anatomy (female/male) and key species differences: cattle–sheep–goats–honey bee | Reading course resources and notes on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Semen collection and evaluation in farm animals 1 | Reading course resources and notes on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Semen collection and sample acceptance: bull/ram/buck (AV–electroejaculation), drone semen collection; contamination control | Reading course resources and notes on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Semen biology and quality assessment: concentration, motility, viability, morphology; reporting standards | Reading course resources and notes on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Anatomy and physiology of spermatozoa | Reading course resources and notes on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Extenders, dose/volume calculations, and storage logistics: cooling, short-term holding, field workflow | Reading course resources and notes on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading course resources and notes on the subject | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Cryopreservation fundamentals: CPAs, cooling–freezing–thawing, post-thaw QC; species-specific sensitivity | Reading course resources and notes on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 16 | Term Exams | Reading course resources and notes on the subject | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading course resources and notes on the subject | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 96 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,84 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||