POULTRY PRODUCTION
| Title | ΠΤΗΝΟΤΡΟΦΙΑ / POULTRY PRODUCTION |
| Code | Ν407Υ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 3rd / Doctorate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001928 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| ZŌIKĪS PARAGŌGĪS | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600054067
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600054067
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. posess a basic knowledge concerning the productive poultry, the races and their anatomical - morphological traits.
2. evaluate the mechanisms in relation with the reproduction, incubation - hatching, egg formulation and productive systems.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
Significance and evolution of poultry production. Races. Mophological and physiological characteristics of egg hens and other poultry. Reproduction. Egg formulation and production. Genetic improvement of hens. Incubation and hatching of eggs. Systems and general conditions of hens for reproduction, egg production and broiler production. Genetic evaluation for egg and meat production. Carcass, egg quality and classification.
Keywords
productive poultry, layers, broilers etc., races, characteristics, reproduction, genetics, incubation, hatching, productive systems.
Educational Material Types
- Book
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Laboratory Work | |||||
| Tutorial | |||||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | |||||
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Student Assessment
Description
Written exams.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Σπαής, Α. και Χατζηζήσης, Λ. 2011. Εκτροφή παραγωγικών πτηνών. Εκδόσεις Χριστίνα & Βασιλική Κορδαλή Ο.Ε. Θεσσαλονίκη.
Last Update
08-09-2016
