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Introduction to Internal Diseases

Course Code	: VET305
Course Type	: Required
Couse Group	: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 1
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 1
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 1

Objectives of the Course

To teach general and special examination techniques regarding diseases in different animal species To teach evaluation of various examination results for correct diagnosis, and to compare them within differential diagnosis

Course Content

See at weekly course topics

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assoc. Prof. Gülten Emek TUNA

Prof. Mehmet GÜLTEKİN

Learning Outcomes

1.	To be able perform restraining of various animals in several animal species examined.
2.	Obtain an accurate and relevant history of the individual animal or animal group, and its/their environment.
3.	To be able to apply general principles of examination techniques in animals.
4.	To be able to apply special examination techniques and sampling procedures in animals.
5.	To be able to perform systematical examination in animal species
6.	To be able to evaluate different examination findings along with.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	İmren, H.Y. (1997) Veteriner İç Hastalıklarına Giriş, Ankara.
2.	O. M., Blood, D.C., Hinchliff, K.W. (2004) Veterinary Medicine, A Textbook Of The Diseases Of Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Goats And Horses, Radostits, W.B. Saunders, London.
3.	Jackson, P., Cockcroft, P. (2003) Clinical Examination of Farm Animals, Wiley-Blackwell, USA.
4.	Radostits, O.M., Mayhew, I.G., Houston, D.M. (2000) Veterinary Clinical Examination and Diagnosis, Elsevier Health Sciences, London.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

General knowledge regarding clinical diagnosis, special references (disease, symptoms, diagnosis etc.)

Week 2 - Theoretical

Fixation of animals, General examination,methods (signalement, temperament, anamnesis, inspection, palpation)

Week 3 - Theoretical

General examination,methods (auscultation, percussion, catheterization, mensuration, smelling)

Week 4 - Theoretical

Specific medical examination techniques (microscopical exam, diagnostic operation, endoscopy, imaging diagnostic techniques, etc.)

Week 5 - Theoretical

Examination of general health status: temperature, diseases with fever.

Week 6 - Theoretical

Medical examination of lymphatic system, lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels.

Week 7 - Theoretical

Topic repetition (Mid-term exam)

Week 8 - Intermediate Exam

Examination of the visible mucous membranes

Week 9 - Theoretical

Clinical examination of the skin condition, colour, moistness, smell and elasticity. Lesions of the skin: pruritis, swelling, edema, emphysema, tissue loss, wound, desquamation, inflammation (dermatitis)

Week 10 - Theoretical

Examination of cardiovascular system: pulsation, medical examination of heart (auscultation, percussion, ECG), hematological examination

Week 11 - Theoretical

Examination of respiratory system: medical examination of pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, pleural cavity

Week 12 - Theoretical

Examination of gastrointestinal system: chewing, salivation, swallowing, oral cavity and pharyngeal mucous membrane, oesophageal examination, rumination, vomiting, defecation,

Week 13 - Theoretical

Examination of rumen and abomasum, examination of intestines, examination of liver and spleen

Week 14 - Theoretical

Examination of urinary system: examination of urinary system organs, urine sampling, macroscopic, microscopic and chemical evaluation of urine, Examination of nervous system: control of reflexes, ataxia, cramp, paresis, and paralysis

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%70

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	0	1	14
Assignment	1	1	2	3
Quiz	1	1	2	3
Midterm Examination	1	3	1	4
Final Examination	1	5	1	6
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				30

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	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	PÇ-16	PÇ-17	PÇ-18	PÇ-19	PÇ-20	PÇ-21	PÇ-22	PÇ-23	PÇ-24	PÇ-25	PÇ-26	PÇ-27	PÇ-28	PÇ-29	PÇ-30	PÇ-31	PÇ-32	PÇ-33	PÇ-34	PÇ-35	PÇ-36
OÇ-1																5	3				2
OÇ-2				3											5				3	2		4
OÇ-3																	5	2			2	1
OÇ-4																3	4			1	4	2	3
OÇ-5															3	3	5				2		2
OÇ-6															3		3				3	4	2

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