Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproductive Ultrasonography
Course Code: VDJ554
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Teaching the indications of reproductive ultrasonography and ultrasonographic diagnostic methods in pets

Course Content

Ultrasonographic findings in specific diseases in pets are explained with reproductive ultrasonography methods, and the application opportunity is provided to students in clinical applications.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning the anatomy of female reproductive organs in domestic animals
2.Learning technical information about clinical ultrasonography and artefacts
3.Learning the indications of reproductive ultrasonography
4.Learning to perform the ultrasonographic examination in non-pregnant animals
5.Making pregnancy diagnosis by ultrasonography in pets
6.Determining vitality and fetal well-being by ultrasonography
7.Learning the use of ultrasonography in various infertility cases
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Johnston, S.D., Kustritz, M.V.R., Olson, P.N.S. (2001) Canine and Feline Theriogenology, W.B. Saunders Comp., Philadelphia.
2.Noakes, D.E., Parkinson, T.J., England, G.C.W. (2001) Artur’s Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics, W.B. Saunders Comp., Philadelphia.
3.Pennick D., d’Anjou MA (2013). Küçük Hayvan Ultrasonografi Atlası. Medipres Malatya.
4.DesCoteaux L, Colloton J, Gnemmi G (2010). Practical Atlas of Ruminant and Camelid Reproductie Ultrasonography, Willey-Blackwell Iowa.
5.Dinç, D.A. (2008) Ultrason fiziği ve ineklerde reprodüktif ultrasonografi, Pozitif Matbaacılık Ltd. Şti, Ankara.
6.Volkmann D., Kenney R. (1994) Veterinary Reproductive Ultrasonography, Mosby-Wolfe, Hannover.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Reproductive anatomy in domestic animals - Reproductive anatomy in model/cadaver, video watch
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Ultrasonography mechanics and physics - Introduction of ultrasonography devices and equipment
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Artefacts in ultrasonography - Case discussion on images with artefacts
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Gynecological ultrasonography in healthy non-pregnant dog and cat - Ultrasonography in pet /video watch
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Gynecological ultrasonography in healthy non-pregnant farm animals - Ultrasonography in farm animals /video watch
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Gynecological ultrasonography in laboratory animals - Gynecological ultrasonography in laboratory animals/video watch
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Pregnancy diagnosis and fetal ultrasonography in farm animals - Pregnancy diagnosis bu ultrasonography in farm animals/video watch (Mid-term exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Pregnancy diagnosis and fetal ultrasonography in pet - Clinical practice / case discussion / video watch
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Fetometry - Clinical practice / case discussion / video watch
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Diagnosis of postpartum involution/ metritis by ultrasonography - Clinical practice / case discussion / video watch
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Ultrasonography usage in cystic ovarian syndrome - Clinical practice / case discussion / video watch
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Pyometra and ORS detection in the queen and bitch - Clinical practice / case discussion / video watch
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Diagnosis of reproductive tumours by ultrasonography - Clinical practice / case discussion / video watch
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Echotextural investigation - Literature study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment2216
Reading101010
Individual Work101010
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
OÇ-1
5
4
4
OÇ-2
2
4
3
OÇ-3
4
2
3
2
4
OÇ-4
2
3
3
4
OÇ-5
4
OÇ-6
4
OÇ-7
4
4
3
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