Program Introduction

History

The program commenced its educational activities in the 2012–2013 academic year.

Qualification Awarded

Students who successfully complete all theoretical, practical, and laboratory courses in this program are awarded an Associate Degree Diploma.

Length of Programme

2 Years, 4 Semesters

Total Credits

120 ECTS

Level of Qualification According to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework

EQF-LLL Level 5

Field(s) of Study (ISCED-F)

0811 - Animal Husbandry (08 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary)

Level of Qualification

Associate Degree

Specific Admission Requirements

Candidates who obtain a minimum score of 150 in the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) of the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) administered by the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) are admitted to the program based on central placement preferences.
Additional placement points are applied by ÖSYM for candidates graduating from vocational high school programs in Horticulture, Food Technology, Animal Health, Animal Production, and Agricultural Technologies who select the Dairy and Beef Cattle Farming Program.

Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Exemption exams for "Foreign Language" and "Computer Applications" courses in the curriculum are organized at the beginning of each academic year. Students who achieve a passing grade are exempted from these courses.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Possessing a high school diploma and fulfilling all academic credit requirements defined by university regulations.

Profile of The Programme

The aim of this program is to train qualified technical personnel equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for the feeding, breeding, health management, care, and product marketing of dairy and beef cattle as well as small ruminants in livestock enterprises.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

Graduates can be employed in:
1. Public institutions and organizations (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Municipalities, Agricultural Research Institutes)
2. Agricultural development cooperatives and livestock producer associations
3. Private livestock enterprises, feed manufacturing plants, and dairy/meat processing facilities
4. Self-owned cattle and livestock production or consulting enterprises

Access to Further Studies

Upon earning the two-year associate degree, graduates can transfer into undergraduate programs through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) administered by ÖSYM.
Undergraduate programs eligible for vertical transfer include: Biology, Animal Production and Technologies, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Veterinary Medicine, and Animal Science (Zootechnics).

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Examinations and evaluations are conducted in accordance with the "Ege University Regulations on Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examinations". For each course offered on a semester basis, midterm, final, and make-up examinations are administered. Depending on the course content, assessments may include written, oral, practical, and laboratory evaluations. Summer school is not offered in this program.

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses in the curriculum, achieve a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00, and successfully complete a 30-day compulsory workplace internship.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-Time

Address, Programme Director or Equivalent

Dr. Özgün IŞIK (Dairy and Beef Cattle Farming Program Coordinator)
Address: Ege University Ödemiş Vocational School, Üç Eylül Mh. Fakülte Cd. No: 22, 35750 Ödemiş / İZMİR - TÜRKİYE
Tel: +90 232 545 32 72 / 7804
Fax: +90 232 544 43 56
E-mail: ozgun.isik@ege.edu.tr

Facilities

The program academic staff includes two full-time faculty members. In order to support students in practical courses, campus facilities include a pilot livestock breeding facility and a feed analysis laboratory.