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Course code: BHS10042f15Semester: 2015/2016 summer
Name: Poultry Breeding and Reproduction (II)
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 6
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: prof. dr hab. Ewa Łukaszewicz
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course taught in English if the group has ≥6 students. The course taught in Polish with a possibility of support in English if the group has <6 students
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: student knows the external morphology of guinea fowls, quails, ducks, geese and ostriches; student knows general roles of guinea fowls, quails, ducks, geese and ostriches management and production; student knows the basic principles of poultry breeding; student possesses the knowledge on poultry biodiversity protection; student knows the physiological processes of poultry reproduction. Skills: student correctly carries out the management and keeping of guinea fowls, quails, ducks, geese and ostriches; student is able to analyze the processes of avian reproduction; student is able to conduct the macro- and microscopic analysis of different poultry species semen; student is responsible for providing the proper care on poultry houses environment condition and bird welfare.
Competences: Student is responsible for proper treatment of poultry; student understands and is able to solve the problems concerning poultry breeding and reproduction; student is aware of the necessity of continuous updating the knowledge related to poultry breeding and reproduction.
Prerequisites: animal physiology, poultry management
Course content: Scheme of organization of poultry breeding; methods and aims of selection of particular poultry species and types; biology and function of bird’s reproductive organ; methods of birds reproduction; semen collection and different methods of its evaluation; evaluation of poultry reproductive potency.
Recommended literature: 1. Krzymowski T.: Biologia rozrodu zwierząt 1. Biologiczne uwarunkowania wartości rozrodczej samicy. Wydawnictwo UWM, Olsztyn, 2007. 2. Strzeżek J.: Biologia rozrodu zwierząt 2. Biologiczne uwarunkowania wartości rozrodowej samca. Wydawnictwo UWM, Olsztyn, 2007. 3. Muir W.M., Aggrey S.E.: Poultry Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology. CABI Publishing, 2003. 4. Etches R.J.: Reproduction in poultry. CAB International. 5. Sturkie P.: Fizjologia ptaków. PWR i L, Warszawa 1970.
Assessment methods: Grade component – exercises: during the semester two written tests scored in points; scored oral presentation on avian anatomy or poultry production, evaluated activity during the class. Obligatory attendance in exercises. In case of absence (followed by an excuse note) – the need for passing the adequate part of material. Grade level depends on the average number of obtained points. KNOWLEDGE:W1-W4 will be assessed as the average notes of following components: results of two written 20-30 minutes control tests; activity and oral answers during classes; presentation of self-prepared papers. At every written test student has to answer to three questions. Required minimum to pass test positively (note 3) is 60%; note 5 (the highest) - 90-100% of correct answers; 4 -70-80%. SKILLS: U1-U3 will be assessed during practical exercised carried out in aviary, in laboratories and field classes. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL COMPETENCES: K1-K3 will be scored on the basis of student’s behavior and attitude during classes realized with animals and laboratory equipment. Completion of the course: Completion of the lectures and exercises together, based on the average ratings obtained from two short (20-30 minutes) written control tests and student’s activity during the classes. The presence on the classes is compulsory, the student may have only one unauthorized absence. In the case of excused absences the student is required to pass the relevant part of the material.
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