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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| ZOOTECHNICS PR. | |
| Code | ZTP437 |
| Name | Pig Breeding |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 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 Murat DURMUŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to provide information about pig breeding.
Course Content
Pig breeding in the world and Türkiye, its products and its potential for our country
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for the course
Resources
Lecture Notes prepared by the lecturer
Notes
Lecture Notes prepared by the lecturer
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyze the historical and current state of pig breeding and acquire the ability to interpret global production trends. |
| LO02 | Understand the classification of pig breeds and the evaluation of breed selection appropriate for production purposes. |
| LO03 | Understands the usage areas of pork products, their economic importance and their potential for Türkiye. |
| LO04 | Learns the necessary elements in pig farm project design. |
| LO05 | Have knowledge about pig diseases and pests. |
| LO06 | Designs pig barns and analyzes the parameters of environmental management on a scientific basis. |
| LO07 | Learn about the basic nutritional requirements of pigs and evaluate feed raw materials. |
| LO08 | Have knowledge of the legal, cultural and sectoral status of pig farming in Turkey. |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on alternative production systems | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses IT to get new information in animal production | |
| 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 | Introduction to Pig Farming and Global Assessment | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Pig Breeding and Legislation in Turkey | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Pig Breeds and Genetic Characteristics | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Anatomy and Physiology of Pigs | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Shelter and Environmental Management | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Feeding of Pigs | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Reproductive Management and Fertility in Pigs | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Care, Management and Health of Piglets | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Health Management and Diseases in Pigs | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Welfare and Ethical Standards in Pigs | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Breeding Programs and Breeding Management in Pigs | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Slaughtering Technologies and Meat Quality in Pigs | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Economic Analysis and Market Size in Pig Farming | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Pigs in the Wildlife | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written Exam | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||