Information Package / Course Catalogue
Development of Organs and Systems
Course Code: VET333
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

1. To teach the development of various organs and systems from the embryonal germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm) 2. To teach the process of normal and abnormal development ( congenital malformations)

Course Content

1. The development of ectodermal organs and their anomalies 2. The development of endodermal organs and their anomalies 3. The development of mesodermal organs and their anomalies

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Levent KARAGENÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to describe the development of various tissues and systems from the ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm layers
2.To be able to describe the development of various organs from the ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm layers
3.Knows the developmental anomalies that may occur with the effect of genetic factors.
4.Knows the developmental anomalies that may occur with the effect of environmental factors
5.Knows the relations of tissues, systems and climates.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Principles and processes of development. Morphogenesis
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of developmental anomaly, anomaly classifications
Week 3 - Theoretical
Terathology principles and causes: Genetic and environmental causes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ectodermal organs development: Nerveus system organs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Development of skin and epidermal organs
Week 6 - Theoretical
Development of sensory organs
Week 7 - Theoretical
Development of oral cavity organs
Week 8 - Theoretical
Repetition of subjects and Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Anomalies of ectodermal organs
Week 10 - Theoretical
odermal organs development: The development of digestive system organs
Week 11 - Theoretical
The development of respiratory system organs
Week 12 - Theoretical
Anomalies of endodermal organs
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mesodermal organs development: The development of musculoskeletal system
Week 14 - Theoretical
The development of circulatory system organs, The development urogenital system and adrenal gland. Anomalies of mesodermal organs
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130113
Assignment5105
Reading70214
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026