Minia University
Faculty of Agriculture
Animal Production Department
Minia, Egypt
Animal Production Course (424)
Egg Production and Physiology of Immunity
Course Number: Animal Production (424)
Course Level: B Sc (senior student)
Teaching period: Spring
Course Unit: 12 weeks (each week: Lecture 2 hours, Tuesday from
10:30 am to 12:30 pm; Lab 2 hours, Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm).
Instructor: Prof.Dr. Akrum Hamdy (Poultry Physiologist)
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.kenanaonline.com/ws/AkrumHamdy
Tel. office: 086- 2362333 ( 259)
Mobile: 010-6376836
Office hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. From 8 to 10 am
Lab Assistant: Hamada Abdel- Hameid Mehany Elwan
Course Description: An introduction to the science of Immune-neuroendocrine interactions in chickens, as in mammals, has become a focus of considerable interest, with the modulation of immune responses by hormones receiving particular attention. Reproductive hormone, melanin concentrating hormone (MCH), proopiomelanocortin (POMC)-derived peptides have all been shown to influence immune functions in a number of chicken species. This course summarizes the known effects of these hormones on the chicken immune system, as well as the often-complex interactions between different hormones. The possible implications for chicken health, with respect to the changes in immunocompetence that take place during different stages in the chicken life cycle will also be discussed.
Topics covered include fundamentals of anatomy (of male and female reproductive systems), regulatory mechanisms (sex steroid hormones), immune system and immune responses and the modulation of immune system and sexual hormones. Students care for small numbers of chickens, ducks, and quails in different phases of their life cycle to maximize hands-on contact. Living animals, fresh organs and tissues from dead chicken will be used in laboratories.
Course Objectives: at the end of this course the student should be able to:
1- Summarize the knowledge of structure and function of domestic bird’s male and female reproductive systems in relation to production.
2-Indicate egg formation and regulating hormones.
3-Demonstrate and recommend egg production curve (Hen Day / Hen House).
4-Describe the steroid hormonal pathway affecting egg production.
5-Examine the immune system and immune cells. Differentiate the blood samples as well as blood cells.
6-Detect the immune response and antibody production in relation to the level of egg production.
Teaching Strategies:
1- Get feedback by asking formative / open questions.
2- Reward outstanding students.
3- Repeat the main points (Muddiest points in previous lecture).
4- Ask the students to write reports about one selected subject, using internet sites, text books and scientific journals.
5- Request the students to present seminars based on their reports.
6- Use variable techniques in teaching activities based on problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, individual discussion and group interaction.
7- Describe clear objectives with updated references and cited websites.
8- Design timetable for topics and deadlines for assignment, reports and exams.
Teaching and Lecturing Techniques:
Handouts -Text book - Transparent sheets - Case studies -
Assigned readings - Video tapes - Concept map - Power point presentations
Teaching and Learning methods:
1- Lectures 2- Laboratory work 3- Library visit and research papers
4- Tour of poultry research farm
Students’ assessment:
1 –Tools
a) Quiz b) Term paper (report and seminar)
c) Practical exam d) Oral exam e) Written exam
2- Time schedule:
Mid-term exam at week 6 (Multiple choices test and give reasons for answer).
Report at week 10 (at week 2, each student will chose one subject on which to prepare a report; reports must be submit before week 10)
Seminar based on student report will be presented at week 13.
Practical exam at week 14
Final exam at week 15
Course Requirements: Total of 100 point:
1- Mid-term Exam (5 point).
2- Practical Exam (20 point).
3- Oral Exam and discussion (10 point).
4- Report and seminar (5 point).
5- Written Final Exam (60 point).
Course Grading;
A = 100 ^ 85 (Excellent) B= 84 ^ 75 (Very good)
C= 74 ^ 65 (Good) D= 64 ^ 50 (Fair)
E= 49 ^ 0 (failed)
Course Calendar:
|
Week |
Date |
Subject |
Activities |
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1 |
/ |
Female reproductive system |
Quiz; formative questions (Video film) |
|
2 |
/ |
Male reproductive system |
Examine semen & select subjects for reports. |
|
3 |
/ |
Reproductive Hormones |
Quiz, Video film of ovulation and oviposition |
|
4 |
/ |
Egg formation |
Quiz; formative questions (Video film) |
|
5 |
/ |
Hormone regulation |
Open book/ open time exam |
|
6 |
/ |
Immune system |
Show an open hen and its organs. Mid- term exam (multiple choice / give reason) one hour. |
|
7 |
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Blood cell |
Quiz; examine blood sample. |
|
8 |
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Thymus, spleen and Bursa glands |
Histological section of Thymus, spleen and Bursa glands (video film) |
|
9 |
/ |
Antibodies |
Muddiest point discussion; field trip, |
|
10 |
/ |
Steroid hormone & Antibodies interactions |
Student should submit their reports |
|
11 |
/ |
Immune responses |
Formative question/ open questions |
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12 |
/ |
Egg production & Immune Interactions |
Summative questions& Case studies |
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13 |
/ |
Seminars |
Oral, each group of students will present their report for 15 min. |
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Akrum Hamdy [email protected] 01006376836 نشرت فى 23 أغسطس 2008
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