BIOTECHNOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION IN FARM ANIMALS

Course Information
TitleΒΙΟΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΑΝΑΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗΣ / BIOTECHNOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION IN FARM ANIMALS
CodeΝ038Ε
FacultyAgriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment
SchoolAgriculture
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodSpring
CommonYes
StatusActive
Course ID420001782

Class Information
Academic Year2018 – 2019
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours4
Total Hours52
Class ID
600120566
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. to recognize and understand the applications of new biotechnology methods in farm animal reproduction 2. understand the effects of genes in reproductive parametrs 3. know how to isolate and study genes responsible for the reproductive function
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Respect natural environment
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Animal cell. Recombinant DNA technology. Applications of gene technology in farm animal reproduction. Gene polymorphisms. Effects of gene mutations in reproduction and reproductive parametrs. Fertility rate. Ovulation rate. Reproductive technologies for animal conservation. Embryo sexing. Cloning of farm animals. In vitro embryo production. Embryo transfer. Collection and evaluation of embryos. Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos.
Keywords
Biotechnology of reproduction, genes, embryos.
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Video lectures
  • Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures521.9
Seminars301.1
Reading Assigment301.1
Exams30.1
Other / Others250.9
Total1405
Student Assessment
Description
75% written exams 25% individual project assignment (a set of exercises)
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
14-01-2019