NEW TECHNIQUES IN REPRODUCTION OF FARM ANIMALS
| Title | ΝΕΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΙΚΕΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΑΝΑΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗ / NEW TECHNIQUES IN REPRODUCTION OF FARM ANIMALS |
| Code | Ν411Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001932 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | Winter | - | 5 |
| ZŌIKĪS PARAGŌGĪS | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | Winter | - | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600173189
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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/1/600173189
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. recognize and understand the applications of new technology methods in farm animal reproduction.
2. understand the multiple ovulations in farm animals.
3. know the imprtance and contibution of New Technology in genetic improvement in farm animals.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Work in teams
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Basic principles, embryo transfer, embryo collection, embryo quality assessment, embryo freezing and storage, multiple ovulation. In vitro embryo production, in vitro oocyte development, in vitro oocyte fertilization, embryo development up to transfer. Farm animal fertilization techniques. Embryo sexing. Cloning of farm animals. In vitro embryo production. Embryo transfer. Embryo splitting. Nuclear transfer.
Keywords
new technologies, Reproduction
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
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | ✓ | |||
| Seminars | 20 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 30 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Other / Others | 35 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 140 |
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
18-01-2021
