Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
ULVS1062014274FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYCompulsory123
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to teach students basic information about the materials used in livestock feding.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Kalbiye KONANÇ
Learning Outcomes
1To obtain information on the materials used in livestock feed.
2Recognizes the fodder plants used in Turkey.
3Understands basic information about animal nutrition.
4Understands the nutrient needs of animals.
5Learns the way of preparation the rations to meet the daily nutrient requirements of animals.
6To obtain information on baits used in animal nutrition.
7Comprehend the fundamental differences of animal feed by quarters.
8Understands the importance of animal nutrition and feed evaluation systems
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Yok
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Week 1 What is a feed? What are feeds used in animal feed? 1 Week 2 What are the nutrient requirements of farm animals? 1 Week 3 Fodder 1 Week 4 Fodder 1 Week 5 Fodder 1 Week 6 Silage 1 Week 7 Dry herbs 1 Week 8 Midterm Exam Week 9 Energy feeds 1 Week 10 Energy feeds 1 Week 11 Additional feed protein 1 Week 12 Mixed feeds, mineral and vitamin addition to the feed 1 Week 13 Feed additives 1 Week 14 Factors affecting the nutritional value of feeds. 1 Week 15 Energy feeds 1 Week 16 Final Exam
Course Contents
• Feeds used in animal nutrition and nutrient requirements of livestock • fodder, silage, dry herbs • energy foods • protein supplements foods • mixed feeds • mineral and vitamin addition to the feed • feed additives • factors affecting the nutritional value of feedstuffs
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1What is a feed? What are feeds used in animal feed?
2What are the nutrient requirements of farm animals?
3Fodder
4Fodder
5Fodder
6Silage
7Dry herbs
8Midterm Exam
9Energy feeds
10Energy feeds
11Energy feeds
12Additional feed protein
13Mixed feeds, mineral and vitamin addition to the feed
14Feed additives
15Factors affecting the nutritional value of feeds.
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Özen, N., Çakır, A., Haşimoğlu, S. Ve Aksoy A. 1993. YEMLER BİLGİSİ VE YEM TEKNOLOJİSİ, Atatürk Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Ofset Tesisi, ERZURUM.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Yok
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14342
Individual Study for Homework Problems212
Individual Study for Mid term Examination313
Individual Study for Final Examination313
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)94
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