Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
ULVS2082014274ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION AND EMBRYO TRANSFERCompulsory243
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is • to teach theoretic knowledge about Andrology, reproduction, artificial insemination and infertility • to provide the basic knowledge about Embriyo transfer
Name of Lecturer(s)
Yrd. Doç. Dr. Fatih Ahmet ASLAN
Learning Outcomes
1To have the knowledge and skills of the biochemical structure and examination of semen.
2Demonstrate the ability to oestrus signs of females and the most appropriate time for insemination.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
• the female and male animal genitalia, andrologia examination • system, methods of collecting semen, examination with semen biochemical structure, semen dilution and short / long term storage, • infertility cases of male animal, signs of oestrus of females, the optimal seeding time, some poultry reproduction, • Embryo development and embryo transfer in domestic animals
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Course Description and Andrological Examination Systematics by Type of Animal
2Domestic Mammalian Animals, The Comparative Methods of Sperm
3The Chemical Composition and Metabolism of Sperm
4Structure of Spermatozoa Ultrastructure, Acrosome, Tail
5Sperm Macroscopic, Microscopic
6Semen Dilution, Freezing, Storage And Melting of These Phases and The Factors Affecting The Quality of Semen
7Microbiological Semen Control and Sperm Transmitted Diseases
8Midterm Exam
9Care And Management Of Breeding Animals
10Female Genital Tract Abnormalities and Infertility Cases in Animals
11Structure of The Female Animal Genital Organs, Examination and Genital Tract Abnormalities
12Estrus Signs Of Female Animals And The Methods Used In The Determination Of Estrus
13Most Appropriate Seeding Time of Mare, Cow, Sheep, Goats, Dogs, Cats
14Artificial Insemination Techniques of Mare, Cow, Sheep, Goats, Dogs, Cats And Pigs
15Embriyo transfer
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Feldman E. C., Nelson R. W. (2004): Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction. Saunders, St. Louis. Handouts.
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)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14228
Individual Study for Mid term Examination166
Individual Study for Final Examination188
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)86
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