Information Package / Course Catalogue
Viral Infections of Poultry
Course Code: VVR543
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

1. Giving students information about viral infections of poultry 2. Detailed explanation of viral infections of poultry (Etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinic, pathology, diagnosis, control and control, etc.) 3. Protecting poultry from viral infections and teaching strategies to combat these infections.

Course Content

Etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinic and pathology, diagnosis, control and control strategies of virus infections of poultry.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Nural EROL
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about etiology of viral infections in poultry.
2.To have knowledge about epidemiology of viral infections in poultry.
3.To have knowledge about pathogenesis-pathology of viral infections in poultry.
4.To have knowledge about the clinical information of viral infections in poultry.
5.To have information about prevention and control of viral infections in poultry.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fenner's Veterinary Virology
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Fowl Pox
Week 2 - Theoretical
Infeksiyöz Laryngotracheitis, Viral Enteritis of Ducks
Week 3 - Theoretical
Marek's Disease
Week 4 - Theoretical
Adenovirus Infections of Chickens, Egg Drop Syndrome-76, Hemorrhagic Enteritis of Turkeys
Week 5 - Theoretical
Avian Polyomavirus Infections
Week 6 - Theoretical
Avian Reovirus Virus Infections
Week 7 - Theoretical
Avian Löykozis
Week 8 - Theoretical
Chicken Anaemia Virus, Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Gumboro Disease
Week 10 - Theoretical
Newcastle Hastalığı, Avian Metapneumovirus Inf.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Avian İnfluenza
Week 12 - Theoretical
Avian Infectious Bronchitis, Blue Comb
Week 13 - Theoretical
Bornavirus, Astrovirus, Usutu Virus
Week 14 - Theoretical
Avihepatovirus, Megrivirus ve Tremovirus A Infections
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory132252
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination114115
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
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026