Purpose of the Program: The purpose of the Zootechnics program is to train and conduct research on the production of animals used for their products, the development of their economic yield, their care, nutrition and evaluation.
Main Courses Taught in the Program: In addition to basic science courses, the Zootechnics program also offers courses such as agricultural ecology, meteorology, dairy technology, anatomy and physiology, general microbiology, animal husbandry principles, forage crop cultivation, animal health, reproductive biology, mechanization in animal husbandry, poultry breeding, cattle breeding and animal breeding.
Required Qualifications: Those who want to work in the zootechnics field of agricultural engineering are expected to have above-average general academic ability, be interested in basic sciences, especially zoology and chemistry, and be successful in this field, and have a curiosity for examination and research.
Titles Earned and Works Done by Graduates: Those who complete the Zootechnics program are given the title of "Agricultural Engineer". Agricultural engineers trained in the field of animal science conduct research to increase the productivity of animals used in their products, and also enlighten producers on how animals should be housed and fed to increase their productivity.
Working Areas: Agricultural engineers trained in the field of animal science can work in farms affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Affairs, research centers and private farms, feed factories and laboratories, and can establish their own private farms.