| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | ZOO-23-160 | Rumen MetabolIsm | Elective | 1 | 3 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to teach the students ruminant nutrition accompanying with knowledge of ruminal metabolism |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Emrah KAYA |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Students understand the metabolic events related to nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, etc.) | | 2 | Students will be able to understand the factors affecting the rumen conditions | | 3 | Students will be able to relate with animal nutrition practical knowledge to their learned in the lesson. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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| Course Contents |
| Ruminant digestive system, rumen, rumen microbes, nutrient metabolism in rumen, ruminal fermentation and its effect on animal production |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction rumen metabolism | | | | 2 | Ruminal ecosystem | | | | 3 | Classification of rumen microbes | | | | 4 | Maintanence requirements of rumen microbes | | | | 5 | Functions of rumen microorganisms | | | | 6 | Carbohydrate degradation in rumen | | | | 7 | Degradation of proteins in rumen | | | | 8 | Mid-term exam | | | | 9 | Degradation of lipids in rumen | | | | 10 | Volatile fatty acid synthesis in rumen | | | | 11 | Microbial protein production in rumen | | | | 12 | Effect of minerals on ruminal metabolism | | | | 13 | Ruminal methanogenesis | | | | 14 | Reduce of methane emissions | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Nutritional Ecology of the Ruminant, Peter J. Van Soest, 1994.
Second Edition, Cornell University Press |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| 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 | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Self Study | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework | 14 | 6 | 84 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | | LO2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | LO3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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