| Title | ΖΩΟΤΕΧΝΙΑ-ΑΝΑΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗ ΑΓΡΟΤΙΚΩΝ ΖΩΩΝ / ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - REPRODUCTION IN FARM ANIMALS |
| Code | Ν010Υ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001754 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 366
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Agriculture (2011-today)
Registered students: 133
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2019 – 2020 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
|
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600142921
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Γεωπονίας & Δασολογίας |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ Β (34) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 14:00 έως 17:00 |
Type of the Course
- Scientific Area
Course Category
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600142921
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
- French (Instruction)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. have the basic knowledge on the breeding systems of farm animals .
2. have the basic knowledge about the reproductive system of farm animals.
2. recognize themost important farm animal breeds
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Livestock breeding in Greece and other countries. Sectors of animal production (importance, forms and breeding systems). Basis of Reproduction factors, Genetic variation and improvement, management and conservation of livestock. Brief description of the anatomy of the female and male reproductive system. Principles knowledge of the Physiology of reproduction (characteristics of the reproductive cycles, puberty - estrous cycle - estrous - ovulation - hormones involved in reproduction). Seasonality of reproduction. Fertilization, pregnancy, parturition. Reproduction of sheep, goats, cattle, pigs, horses. Reproductive traits of the major livestock breeds.Sheep production (breeds and production systems). Goat production (breeds and production systems). Cattle production (breeds and production systems). Poultry production (breeds and production systems)
Pig production (breeds and production systems). Rabit production (breeds and production systems)
Keywords
Animal husdandry, Reproduction,
Educational Material Types
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
use of powerpoint
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | ✓ | |||
| Tutorial | 52 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Other / Others | 33 | ||||
| Total | 140 |
Student Assessment
Description
100% written exams
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗ ΖΩΙΚΗ ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗ 2η έκδοση 2006. Ι.Χατζημηνάογλου, Δ.Λιαμάδης, Μ. Αυδή Εκδόσεις Γιαχούδη
Last Update
22-01-2020