Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : LVS215 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 4 |
The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and understanding of pet animal diseases, as well as the examination, care, and prevention of diseases in pet animals.
This course covers the basic knowledge related to the health and care of pet animals. It includes instruction on restraint and handling methods for dogs and cats. Infectious diseases in dogs and cats, prevention strategies, and practical measures for disease control are examined in detail. In addition, the care and nutritional requirements of dogs and cats, as well as nutrition-related disorders, are addressed. Shedding in pet animals, zoonotic diseases, and protection measures constitute other topics of the course. Furthermore, general information about exotic birds and ornamental animals is provided to ensure that students gain knowledge of different types of pet animals.
| Ins. Birol BİRİNCİOĞLU |
| 1. | Explains the basic principles of dog care. |
| 2. | Explains the basic principles of cat care. |
| 3. | Explains the major diseases of dogs and cats and their prevention methods. |
| 4. | Explains the basic principles of cat and dog nutrition. |
| 5. | Explains vaccination practices and their importance. |
| 1. | Ballard, B., & Cheek, R. (Eds.). (2016). Exotic animal medicine for the veterinary technician. John Wiley & Sons. |
| 2. | Tilley, L. P., & Smith Jr, F. W. (Eds.). (2015). Blackwell's five-minute Veterinary consult: canine and feline. John Wiley & Sons. |
| 3. | Mulholland, M. M., Webb, S. J. N., & Schapiro, S. J. (2021). Behavioral Needs and Management of Laboratory Animals. In Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science (pp. 109-122). CRC Press. |
| 4. | Miller, R. E., & Fowler, M. E. (Eds.). (2014). Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, Volume 8 (Vol. 8). Elsevier Health Sciences. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Laboratory | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 101 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | ||
OÇ-2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | ||
OÇ-3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | ||
OÇ-4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | ||
OÇ-5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | ||