Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Lecturer Zülfikar ALTUNKANAT
Lecturer Mehmet Ali GÜLCÜ
Lecturer Ümit YÜCEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Describe proper facility location and size for breeding race horses.
2) Plan and calculate the cost.
3) Describe the characteristics of dirt and turf track construction.
4) Explain research, interpret economic news and trends using economic theory and apply them to agricultural operations
5) Perform facility and business management practices associated with an equine production or training facility.
6) Explain the importance of proper ventilation in horse facilities.
7) Explain the proper dimensions and requirements of a horse stall.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Program Competencies

Learning Outcomes

No relation

Middle

No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Race Horse Breeding Regulation and Business Law

Course Contents

The course offers knowledge on the important factors of choosing farm location , and main structures and capacity of farm, plannining economic effects related in horse barns and stables facilities and their buildings , racecourse management and racecourse maintain and manages.

Weekly Schedule

1) According to the purpose of selection of the location and size of facility
2) Plan and cost calculation
3) Manages (places where horses are trained)
4) Lounge manages (places where horses are trained)
5) Freelance (course, stripe) working manages
6) Fences and separation poddocks
7) Fences and separation poddocks
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Types of racetrack (Dirt, Turf,Polytrack, Circuit Training, etc.) and Properties
10) Types of racetrack (Dirt, Turf,Polytrack, Circuit Training, etc.) and Properties
11) Types of racetrack (Dirt, Turf,Polytrack, Circuit Training, etc.) and Properties
12) Designing or Renovating a Stable for Safety and Comfort
13) Machinery and equipment used in stables and barns
14) Pasture management
15) Pasture management
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Modelling
6) Group Study
7) Simulation
8) Brain Storming
9) Case Study
10) Self Study
11) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	20%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	80%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Equine Facility Management and Infrastructure Services	AAP208	Elective	Associate degree	2	Spring	2