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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| ZOOTECHNICS PR. | |
| Code | ZTP402 |
| Name | Animal Breeding |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. GÖKHAN GÖKÇE |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. OSMAN TORUN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Doç. Dr. GÖKHAN GÖKÇE (Bahar) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
Learns the importance and the techniques of increasing genetic yield performance on livestock.
Course Content
The purpose of animal breeding, Adaptation, Phenotypic variation, Heritability, Repeatibility, Selection, Breeding value, Generation interval, Crossing methods, Inbreeding, Heterosis, Modern breeding strategies.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies and analyzes the characteristics of economic efficiency in animal breeding. |
| LO02 | Calculates phenotypic variation |
| LO03 | Estimates genetic parameters |
| LO04 | Chooses and uses the right methods and tools at animal breeding |
| LO05 | Designs selection and breeding programs for sustainable livestock pruduction |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | 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 | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Has information on alternative production systems | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | To get technical knowledge in his/her field | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | 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 | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | 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 | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Uses IT to get new information in animal production | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | 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 | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The purpose and scope of animal breeding | Listening and understanding | |
| 2 | Adaptation criteria and level of economic efficiency | Listening and understanding | |
| 3 | Phenotype and phenotypic variation. The effect of the environment as a source of phenotypic variation and environmental factors | Listening and understanding | |
| 4 | Genotype as the source of phenotypic variation. Gene and gene effect. Gene frequency change. Impact of luck, mutation and immigration on populations. | Listening and understanding | |
| 5 | Calculation of heritability and repetability and importance of animal breeding | Listening and understanding | |
| 6 | Selection and the effects of selection | Listening and understanding | |
| 7 | Efficiency of selection, measurement of the superiority of selection and ways of increasing the superiority of selection | Listening and understanding | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Generation interval, calculation and effect on genetic progression | Listening and understanding | |
| 10 | Selection methods | Listening and understanding | |
| 11 | Breeding value | Listening and understanding | |
| 12 | Management systems | Listening and understanding | |
| 13 | Crossing and heterosis | Listening and understanding | |
| 14 | Inbreding | Listening and understanding | |
| 15 | General review | Listening and understanding | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||