Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Histochemical Techniques
Course Code: VPT533
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

In the basic level, histochemical techniques, cell, tissue and pathologic agents in the histologic demonstration histochemical methods

Course Content

In the basic level, histochemical techniques, cell, tissue and pathologic agents in the histologic demonstration histochemical methods

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be knowledgeable about the histochemical staining
2.To be knowledgeable about the content of histochemical dyes
3.To be knowledgeable about the content of histochemical dyes
4.To be knowledgeable about the preparation of histochemical dyes
5.To be knowledgeable about the use of histochemical dyes in the diagnosis of diseases
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Jones, T.C., Hunt, R.D., King, N.W., (1996) Veterinary Patology, Waverly Company, Philadelphia, USA.
2.Thomson, R.G., (1978) General Veterinary Patology, W.B.Saunders Company. Philadelphia, USA
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Fixation and fixation methods
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Tissue trimming, dehydration and clearing methods
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Histochemical staining methods
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Connective tissue staining methods
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of staining cytoplasmic granules
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of staining hematologic and nuclear structures
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods for staining carbohydrates, Midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of staining mucoproteins
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of staining pigments and minerals
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of staining nerve cells and myelin
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of staining Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of staining fungi
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Staining methods for inclusion bodies, Rickettsia and spirochetes
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Overview
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
5
5
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4
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4
OÇ-2
3
5
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3
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3
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OÇ-3
5
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OÇ-4
5
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5
OÇ-5
5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026