General Description
Animal Science Department of Faculty of Agriculture of Bursa Uludag University was established in 1981. The first cycle (Bachelor) education was started in 1982 and the graduate and post graduate educations (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) were started in 1984. The Department is composed of three sections as Animal Husbandry, Feeds and Animal Nutrition and Biometry and Genetics.
Animal Science Department has the first cycle system of 240 ECTS credits on animal science field. The students completed four years of first cycle education with success are awarded with license diploma in animal science field.
First Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
Candidates should have high school or equivalent school diploma and adequate score from University Entrance exam performed by Turkish Higher Education Council.
In addition, there is no exam entrance from undergraduate completion programs.
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In order to receive bachelor degree
The program students should complete all core and elective courses (totally 240 ECTS equivalent) with success and obtain at least 2.0 out of 4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) in order to obtain a license degree in Animal Science field.
In order to receive MSc degree
The students completed at least 21 credits of courses (equivalent to 60 ECTS) of the program or related programs with minimum 70 out of 100 weighted average and defending successfully the thesis about related field of the subject in front of an elected jury deserve M.Sc. degree in Animal Science.
In order to receive doctoral degree (PhD)
At least 24 credits of courses (equivalent to 60 ECTS) of the program or related programs are required to complete and successfully with 75 out of 100. The student should also defend a thesis of the subject successfully in front of an elected jury for PhD. Degree.
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Profile of The Programme
The aim of Animal Science department of Agriculture Faculty of Bursa Uludag University is educating zootechnics / Agriculture Engineer who comprehends situation and problems on agriculture and animal science fields and to solve the problems design and manage national and international projects in the frame of professional ethics.
Among its priority aims there are also conducting undergraduate and graduate education of the students and information support to public and private sectors.
Main working areas of Animal Science department of production, breeding, feeding, and genetically improvement of livestock have economic importance.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ - TAY Relationship
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To have sufficient background in basic sciences and agricultural branches and engineering-specific subjects related to the field of engineering, the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas.
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Gains the ability to detect, define and solve complex problems with scientific methods by being equipped with advanced knowledge in the field of animal husbandry.
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To be able to analyse complex problems related to animal production systems and system components by using modern methods under limited conditions.
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To be able to use information technologies effectively by using technical knowledge and tool selection skills necessary for the solution of problems encountered in animal husbandry applications.
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To be able to set up and conduct experiments in the field of animal husbandry and gain the ability to collect data, analyse the data obtained from the experiment and interpret the results.
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To use the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field while establishing joint studies between other disciplines of agricultural engineering and animal production activities, to gain the ability to work individually and as a team by creating an application model for sustainable production.
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Ability to write effective reports related to the field of animal husbandry, to prepare design and production reports by gaining the ability to understand and interpret written reports, to receive and give clear and understandable instructions.
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Uses the knowledge and skills related to the field to follow the current developments in the field of animal husbandry and science and technology in their own language and foreign language.
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Internalises respect for personal and animal rights by considering ethical values in all work and transactions related to the field of animal husbandry.
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Knowledge about applications in business life related to the field of animal husbandry, entrepreneurship, awareness of innovation, ability to gain knowledge about sustainable development.
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The ability to acquire and interpret information about the effects of engineering and zootechnical applications on health, environment, safety in universal and social dimensions and the legal consequences of the era reflected in the field of engineering.
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To be able to determine the effects of morphological and physiological characteristics of farm animals and environmental conditions on animal production and animal products.
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To be able to select and use modern methods necessary for the analysis and solution of problems encountered in the field of animal breeding, breeding and genetics, to have knowledge and skills about the effects of environmental conditions on animals and products.
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To have knowledge and skills about animal nutrition, feed and feed technology, feed evaluation, ration preparation, nutritional disorders.
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TYYÇ - Key Learning Outcomes Relationship
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To have sufficient background in basic sciences and agricultural branches and engineering-specific subjects related to the field of engineering, the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas. |
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To be able to analyse complex problems related to animal production systems and system components by using modern methods under limited conditions. |
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To be able to use information technologies effectively by using technical knowledge and tool selection skills necessary for the solution of problems encountered in animal husbandry applications. |
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To be able to set up and conduct experiments in the field of animal husbandry and gain the ability to collect data, analyse the data obtained from the experiment and interpret the results. |
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To use the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field while establishing joint studies between other disciplines of agricultural engineering and animal production activities, to gain the ability to work individually and as a team by creating an application model for sustainable production. |
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Ability to write effective reports related to the field of animal husbandry, to prepare design and production reports by gaining the ability to understand and interpret written reports, to receive and give clear and understandable instructions. |
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Uses the knowledge and skills related to the field to follow the current developments in the field of animal husbandry and science and technology in their own language and foreign language. |
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Internalises respect for personal and animal rights by considering ethical values in all work and transactions related to the field of animal husbandry. |
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Knowledge about applications in business life related to the field of animal husbandry, entrepreneurship, awareness of innovation, ability to gain knowledge about sustainable development. |
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The ability to acquire and interpret information about the effects of engineering and zootechnical applications on health, environment, safety in universal and social dimensions and the legal consequences of the era reflected in the field of engineering. |
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To be able to determine the effects of morphological and physiological characteristics of farm animals and environmental conditions on animal production and animal products. |
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To be able to select and use modern methods necessary for the analysis and solution of problems encountered in the field of animal breeding, breeding and genetics, to have knowledge and skills about the effects of environmental conditions on animals and products. |
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To have knowledge and skills about animal nutrition, feed and feed technology, feed evaluation, ration preparation, nutritional disorders. |
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To have sufficient background in basic sciences and agricultural branches and engineering-specific subjects related to the field of engineering, the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas. |
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Gains the ability to detect, define and solve complex problems with scientific methods by being equipped with advanced knowledge in the field of animal husbandry. |
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To be able to analyse complex problems related to animal production systems and system components by using modern methods under limited conditions. |
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To be able to use information technologies effectively by using technical knowledge and tool selection skills necessary for the solution of problems encountered in animal husbandry applications. |
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To be able to set up and conduct experiments in the field of animal husbandry and gain the ability to collect data, analyse the data obtained from the experiment and interpret the results. |
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To use the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field while establishing joint studies between other disciplines of agricultural engineering and animal production activities, to gain the ability to work individually and as a team by creating an application model for sustainable production. |
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Ability to write effective reports related to the field of animal husbandry, to prepare design and production reports by gaining the ability to understand and interpret written reports, to receive and give clear and understandable instructions. |
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Uses the knowledge and skills related to the field to follow the current developments in the field of animal husbandry and science and technology in their own language and foreign language. |
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Internalises respect for personal and animal rights by considering ethical values in all work and transactions related to the field of animal husbandry. |
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Knowledge about applications in business life related to the field of animal husbandry, entrepreneurship, awareness of innovation, ability to gain knowledge about sustainable development. |
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The ability to acquire and interpret information about the effects of engineering and zootechnical applications on health, environment, safety in universal and social dimensions and the legal consequences of the era reflected in the field of engineering. |
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To be able to determine the effects of morphological and physiological characteristics of farm animals and environmental conditions on animal production and animal products. |
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To be able to select and use modern methods necessary for the analysis and solution of problems encountered in the field of animal breeding, breeding and genetics, to have knowledge and skills about the effects of environmental conditions on animals and products. |
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
The graduates have possibilities to work in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and corresponded institutions, agricultural research institutes agricultural cooperatives, producers associations, small ruminants, large ruminants, and poultry farms, animal feed sector, and the foundation service in biotechnology area, several financial foundations, and municipalities, private sector establishments dealing with animal production, import and export. Besides, they can establish private farms and work as academicians at the universities.
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Access to Further Studies
The students who complete first cycle education can apply for MSc and PhD program if they have adequate score from ALES and foreign language examinations.
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
All of the students have to renew the registration to courses and to take the examination while they have to attend at least 70% of theoretical courses, at least 80% of practices. The students are performed at least one midterm examination and one final examination. Contributions of midterm examination and the other evaluation tools (homework, project, laboratory examinations, quiz, etc measure tools can be included to evaluation process) to achievement score is calculated as 50%, and that of final examination is calculated as 50%. All of the exams are evaluated over 100. There are an obligation as obtain 30 score from final exam. Raw achievement score to be also at least 50. A student who obtains one of the AA, BA, BB, CB or CC letter score is considered as successful for the course. DC and DD are conditional achievement scores. In order to a student who has DC or DD considered as successful for the course, his/her Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) to be at least 2.0 at his/her graduation stage.
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Graduation Requirements
To complete the program, they are required to pass all of the courses (equivalent to 240 ECTS), obtain at least 2.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) out of 4.00 and complete the final study with success.
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Prof. Dr. İbrahim AK (ZOOTEKNİ BÖLÜM BAŞKANI)
Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Zootekni Bölümü, 16059, Görükle BURSA, TÜRKİYE
e-mail: selena@uludag.edu.tr
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Prof. Dr. Aydın İPEK
aipek@uludag.edu.tr (0224 2941557)
Prof. Dr. Mehmet KOYUNCU
koyuncu@uludag.edu.tr (0224 2941556)
Prof. Dr. İbrahim ÇAKMAK
e-mail: ibrahimcakmak@uludag.edu.tr (0224 294 15 65)
Prof. Dr. Bilgehan YILMAZ DİKMEN
bilgehan@uludag.edu.tr
(224) 2941569
Prof. Dr. Serdar DURU
sduru@uludag.edu.tr
(224)2941551
Doç. Dr. Şeniz ÖZİŞ ALTINÇEKİÇ
ozis@gmail.com (0224 2941561)
Doç Dr. Nurcan KARSLIOĞLU KARA
nkara@uludag.edu.tr (0224 2941561)
Res. Asst. Dr. Süleyman Can BAYCAN
scbaycan@uludag.edu.tr (0224 2941561)
Res. Asst. Dr. Merve GÜNDÜZ
e-mail: mervegunduz@uludag.edu.tr
FEEDS AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
Prof. Dr. İbrahim AK
selena@uludag.edu.tr (0224 2941552)
Prof. Dr. İsmail FİLYA
ifilya@uludag.edu.tr
(0224 2941555)
Prof. Dr. Önder CANBOLAT
onder@uludag.edu.tr (0224 2941558)
Prof. Dr. Ekin SUCU
ekins@uludag.edu.tr
(0224 2941560)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arda SÖZCÜ
ardasozcu@uludag.edu.tr (0224 2941561)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi. Ömer ŞENGÜL
osengul@uludag.edu.tr
(224) 2941560
Res. Asst. Ezgi Şenses
ezgisenses@uludag.edu.tr
Res. Asst. Berkay Erdoğmuş
berkaye@uludag.edu.tr
BIOMETRY AND GENETICS
Prof. Dr. Cengiz ELMACI
elmaci@uludag.edu.tr
(0224 2941554)
Prof. Dr. Yasemin ÖNER
onery@uludag.edu.tr (0224 2941561)
Department secretary
Suzan CERİ
zootekni@uludag.edu.tr
(0224 2941550)
Research and Practise Units
Sheep Breeding Unit
Dairy Cattle Breeding Units
Dairy Goat Breeding Units
Layers Units
Broiler Units
Free Range Unit
Quail Breeding Unit
Alternative Poultry Breeding Unit (Pheasant, Partridge)
Ostrich Raising Unit
Beekeeping production unit
Research and Practice Laboratory
Feeds and Animal Nutrition Laboratory
Feed Microbiology Laboratory
Genetic Variation Laboratory
Animal Husbandry and Breeding Laboratory
Beekeeping and Poultry Laboratory
Meat and Carcass Evaluation Laboratory
