Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
ULVS2102014274LIVESTOCK BIOTECHNOLOGYCompulsory242
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
is to provide students with necessary and basic knowledge about biotechnology in animal husbandry.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Kalbiye KONANÇ
Learning Outcomes
1Comprehends basic and current information about biotechnology in animal husbandry.
2Has necessary information related to biotechnology in animal husbandry.
3Produces solutions to increase efficiency by the way of current animal stock.
4Comprehends national and international livestock policies, laws and obligations and manages businesses.
5Knows current scientific knowledge and modern technology necessary for livestock applications.
6Has analytical ability to formulate problems and produces solutions.
7Has the ability to choose the most suitable methods and information systems and for zootechnical applications.
8Learns up to date information on biotechnology in animal husbandry.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Basic information about biotechnology in animal husbandry. Biological recovery, Molecular Biology in Animal Breeding and the development of Biotechnological methods in animals with the use of high economic value.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Advanced Gene Technology and Animal Husbandry
2Nucleic Acid Extraction, Electrophoresis, PCR Techniques
3Gene Cloning, Genetic Manipulations
4Molecular Marker Technology
5Characterization of Molecular Genetics of Farm Animals
6Domestic Animal Genetic Resources and Protection Methods
7Animal Breeding Biotechnology
8Midterm Exam
9Animal Breeding Biotechnology
10Animal Nutrition Biotechnology
11Biotechnological Feed Additives
12Transgenic Animals, Genetically Modified Organisms
13Evaluation of Biotechnological Livestock Waste
14Molecular Diagnosis of Animal Diseases
15Assessment
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Molecular Biology course notes. Biotechnology course notes.
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 Etkinlikleri60
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri40
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14228
Individual Study for Mid term Examination10110
Individual Study for Final Examination10110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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