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SCHOOL |
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
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ACADEMIC UNIT |
AGRICULTURE |
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LEVEL OF STUDIES |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSE CODE |
GEB0606-2 |
SEMESTER |
7 | ||
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COURSE TITLE |
FARM ANIMALS’ REPRODUCTION | ||||
| INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS | |||
| Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Lab / Op. Exercises | 0 | ||||
| Exercises | 0 | ||||
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TOTAL HOURS |
4 | 5 | |||
| COURSE TYPE | Special background | ||||
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| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | Greek | ||||
| IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) | ||||
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2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcomes |
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The degree-holders are expected to know, understand and be able to do at the end of the learning period of the lesson «Farm Animals’ Reproduction» the following: • to know the anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive system of farm animals (bovine, ovine, caprice, swine, rabbit, equine) • to understand the function of male and female reproductive system (ovarian cycle, spermatogenesis, fertilization process, gestation, parturition, etc.) of farm animals (bovine, ovine, caprine, swine, rabbit, equine) • to be able to take care of female farm animals during peri- or post-partum period • to be able to take care of newborn farm animals |
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General Competences |
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The general competences that the degree-holder must acquire are the following: • analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology • adapting to new situations • decision-making • working independently • team-work • working in an international and interdisciplinary environment • project planning and management • respect for difference and multiculturalism • respect for the natural environment • showing social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues • criticism and self-criticism • production of free, creative and inductive thinking |
3. SYLLABUS
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• Physiology of male and female farm animals’ reproductive system (bovine, ovine, caprice, swine, rabbit, equine) • Spermatozoa: spermatogenesis, sperm maturation, hormonal regulation of spermatogenesis • Oestrus cycle: detection, signs, appropriate time for fertilization, hormonal regulation and management of oestrus onset • Ovarian cycle: follicular development, ovulation, luteum corpus (formation, function, and regression), hormonal mechanism • Reproductive behavior: hormonal control, photoperiod • Fertilization: sperm hyperactivation, acrosome reaction, oocytes maturation, zona pellucida reaction, sperm-oocytes interaction • Gestation: duration, maternal recognition, embryo/embryonic membranes development, mammary gland development • Parturition: signs, stages, mechanism, take care of female farm animals during peri- or post-partum period, take care of newborns, colostrum |
4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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DELIVERY |
Face-to-face | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
The final official evaluation of the lesson includes: 1) written examination of lectures (80%), 2) laboratory work (20%). The final written examination consists of: • multiple choice or/and fill in the blank questionnaires • true or false questionnaires • short-answer questions |
5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Suggested bibliography: • Farm Animals’ Reproduction, Ioannis D. Katanos • Physiology, Smokovitis Athanasios, Publisher: Kyriakidis Bros Publications S.A., 2006 Related academic journals: • Animal Biotechnology • Animal Reproduction Science • Cell • Nature • Nature Biotechnology • Reproduction • Reproduction, Fertility and Development • Reproduction in Domestic Animals • Theriogenology |
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