Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
0701506104	REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION	Compulsory	3	6	4

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aims of this course are: to address principles of anatomy, physiology and reproduction of mammalian farm animals to emphasis on physiological mechanisms and application to fertility regulation, fertilization through embryonic development, factors related to the estrous cycle, pregnancy, growth to sexual maturity, semen-production, artifical insemination, pregnancy diagnosis and environmental factors affecting reproduction. to separate lab demonstrates fundamental aspects of reproductive technology

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1	Have an understanding of relationship between nutrition and reproduction traits.
2	Gain a familiarity with anatomy, physiology and endocrinology of farm animals reproduction
3	Acquire a basic understanding of gonadal function, gametogenesis, fertilisation and artificial insemination.
4	Gain an understanding of aspects of pregnancy including immunology, nutrition and developmental biology.
5	Gain an understanding of natural and artificial regulation of reproduction.
6	Be able to discuss key ethical issues in reproductive technologies.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Reproduction, scientific improvement of reproductive biology, technolojic improvements of reproduction Puberty, determination of puberty, factor effecting puberty Anatomy, physiology, function of reproductive tract of felame and male livestock Estrus cycle, phases, and hormonal regulation in livestock Estrus cycle, phases, and hormonal regulation in livestock Estrus synchronization, methods and results of different applications in livestock Estrus synchronization, methods and results of different applications in livestock Semen collection, evaluation and cryopereservation in livestock Artificial Insemination and techniques in livestock Fertilisation and embriyonic development Assisted reproductive technology adn historical improvements Embryo transfer, in vitro fertilizaiton, transgen technology Techniques to produce desired sex offspring Pregnancy test and techniques in livestock

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Reproduction, scientific improvement of reproductive biology, technolojic improvements of reproduction
2	Puberty, determination of puberty, factor effecting puberty
3	Anatomy, physiology, function of reproductive tract of felame and male livestock
4	Estrus cycle, phases, and hormonal regulation in livestock
5	Estrus cycle, phases, and hormonal regulation in livestock
6	Estrus synchronization, methods and results of different applications in livestock
7	Estrus synchronization, methods and results of different applications in livestock
8	Midterm Exam
9	Semen collection, evaluation and cryopereservation in livestock
10	Artificial Insemination and techniques in livestock
11	Fertilisation and embriyonic development
12	Assisted reproductive technology adn historical improvements
13	Embryo transfer, in vitro fertilizaiton, transgen technology
14	Techniques to produce desired sex offspring
15	Pregnancy test and techniques in livestock
16	Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Orcun Bozkurt, Editor. General Biology. Pegem Publishing.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	2	2
Self Study	10	8	80
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	15	15
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	20	20
Homework	1	12	12
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			130

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7
LO1					3
LO2			4
LO3		2
LO4			2
LO5				2
LO6						4

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High