Information Package / Course Catalogue
Cauterization
Course Code: VCR551
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is to teach indications of cauterisation and method of application.

Course Content

The course content includes cauterization treatment methods applied in the treatment of chronic inflammations of domestic animals and application methods (otocautery, electrocautery, chemical cautery).

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İbrahim AKIN
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Student learns what cauterization indications is and how to do it.
2.2. Knows the issues to be considered during and after cauterisation.
3.3. Can be apply cauterisation if necessary.
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
5.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Samsar E, Akın F. Özel Cerrahi, Tamer yayıcılık, Ankara, 1998. 2. ROSS MW, DYSON SJ (2011) Lameness in the Horse, second edition, Elsevier Saunders, Missouri
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of cauterisation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cauterisation application conditions
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cauterisation indications-1
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cauterisation indications-2
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cauterisation application techniques-1
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cauterisation application techniques-2
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cauterisation application techniques-3
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm exam, Cauterisation types-1
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cauterisation types-2
Week 10 - Theoretical
Treatment methods that support cauterisation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cauterization contraindications
Week 12 - Theoretical
Issues to be considered during and after cauterisation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case study and discussion-1
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case study and discussion-2
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Seminar1314
Individual Work140114
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)56
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026