Information Package / Course Catalogue
Immune-Mediated Disorders in Cats and Dogs
Course Code: VİH545
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Allergic egzema, hives, pemphigus, lupus erythematosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and etiopathogenesis of autoimmune hemolytic anemia, clinical and laboratory findings, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment in dogs and cats will be informed.

Course Content

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Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Gülten Emek TUNA
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows etiopathogenesis of autoimmune diseases in dogs and cats.
2.Makes diagnosis by interpreting findings.
3.Performs treatment by suitable method.
4.Knows the differential diagnosis of autoimmune diseases.
5.Evaluates the prognosis of patients with autoimmune diseases.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Genetic Basis of autoimmunity
Week 2 - Theoretical
immunodiagnostic tests
Week 3 - Theoretical
Use of immunosuppressive
Week 4 - Theoretical
allergic Eczema
Week 5 - Theoretical
urticaria
Week 6 - Theoretical
Pemphigus
Week 7 - Theoretical
Lupus Erythematosis in dogs, (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Lupus Erythematosis in dogs
Week 9 - Theoretical
Lupus Erythematosis in cats
Week 10 - Theoretical
Romatoid Arthritis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Week 12 - Theoretical
Acquired Immune Thrombocytopenia
Week 13 - Theoretical
Autoimmune Tireoiditis in dogs
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Assignment2%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Assignment20510
Reading140114
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
OÇ-2
5
5
4
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
5
5
4
3
4
3
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
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2026