| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equine Biomechanics | AAP124 | Elective | Associate degree | 1 | Spring | 1 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lecturer Mehmet Ali GÜLCÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Define biomechanics.
2) Explain the analysis methods for equine movements/gait.
3) Correlate relationship between performance and biomechanics.
4) Do the biomechanical analysis.
5) Discuss the functions of the associated structures involved in locomotion.
6) Evaluate the role of the veterinary surgeon and farrier in the preparation and maintenance of the sports horse.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course equips students with knowledge on amino acids, proteins, enzymes, vitamins and coenzyme, carbohydrates, carbohydrate metabolism, lipids, lipid metabolism, protein and amino acid metabolism, nucleic acids, transcription, translation, replication.
Weekly Schedule
1) Basic concepts of biomechanic2) Equine podiatric anatomy
3) Equine podiatric physiology
4) Static conformation and bio-statistics
5) Dynamic conformation
6) Biomechanical profiling
7) Conformation assessment
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Kinematic analysis
10) Kinetic analysis
11) Analyzing relationship between performance and biomechanic
12) Horse Training programmes
13) Hoof structure and function
14) The balanced foot structure
15) Identification, causes and treatment of lameness
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Kalaycıoğlu L, Serpek B.,Nizamlıoğlu M.,Başpınar N.,Tiftik A., Biyokimya, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara, 2000.
2- Tablolarla Biyokimya I-II, Ası, T., Nobel Tıp Kitapları Dağıtım,Ankara,1999.
3- Fundamentals of Biochemistry, 2nd Ed., D. Voet, Judith G. Voet, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2006
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Modelling
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required