COURSE UNIT TITLE

: DODG AND CAT STOCK PRODUCING

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
VSD 2008 DODG AND CAT STOCK PRODUCING ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1

Offered By

Veterinary Medicine

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR BURCUGÜL ALTUĞ

Offered to

Veterinary Medicine

Course Objective

To teach general knowledge about the scientific and rational breeding of various cat and dog breeds, the basic principles of care and nutrition, shelters, basic training and management, as well as health-related information.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Understands the structure, functions, care, feeding, and breeding methods of cats and dogs.
2   2. Clinically identifies cat and dog diseases, collects diagnostic samples when necessary, and sends them to relevant laboratories.
3   3. Learns the importance of taking necessary precautions for public health and environmental protection.
4   4. Follows and applies national and international legislation related to cat and dog breeding.
5   5. Knows and applies information regarding animal protection laws.
6   6. Advises pet owners on training based on understanding the temperament of cats and dogs.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 1. History of cats and their place in the biological system
2 2. Cat breeds
3 3. Cat breeds
4 4. Development of cats
5 5. Care and nutrition of cats
6 6. Cat training
7 7. History of domestic dogs and their place in the biological system
8 8. Dog temperament and human-dog relationships
9 9. Dog breeds and classification
10 10. Care and nutrition of adult dogs
11 11. Care and nutrition of puppies
12 12. Dog training
13 13. Dog shelters
14 14. Behavioral disorders in pet animals

Recomended or Required Reading

Kartay D (2011) Türk Çoban Köpeği Akbaş. Tibyan yayıncılık, Izmir.
Odabaşıoğlu F (2000) Van Kedisi. S.Ü. Basımevi, Konya.
Jackson F (1994) Dog Breeding. The Crowood Press.UK
Siegal M (1995) Book of Dogs,Harpercollins publishers, USA.
Stockman M (1998) The New Guide to Dog Breeds. Anness Publishing Limited, New York.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course employs various learning and teaching methods including lectures, interactive discussions, participatory (student-centered) learning activities, and presentations.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)


Asst. Prof. Burcugül ALTUĞ
e-mail: burcugul.altug@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 1 14
Preparation for midterm exam 1 7 7
Preparation for final exam 1 7 7
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 30

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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