Information Package / Course Catalogue
Experimental Animals in Molecular Biotechnology
Course Code: MBTK536
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give information about the anatomy, histology, physiology, care and nutrition of experimental animals and the selection of suitable experimental animal to be used for experimental purposes in molecular biotechnology and necessary applications

Course Content

General information about experimental animals and the applications to be done with animals

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İlknur DABANOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Anatomy of experimental animals
2.Histology of experimental animals
3.Physiology of experimental animals
4.Care and feeding of experimental animals
5.Selection of experimental animals in molecular biotechnology studies
6.Experimental application techniques for the subjects to be used in the studies
7.Collection methods of sample animals (blood, tissue, stool, urine ...)
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Barone R, Pavaux C, Blin PC, Cuq P (1973) Atlas of Rabbit Anatomy. Mason et Cie , Paris.
2.2. Chiasson RB (1994) Laboratory Anatomy of the White Rat. The Mc Graw-Hill, Boston.
3.9. Kara ME (2005) Laboratuvar hayvanlarında genel anatomik özellikler, “1. Uygulamalı Deneysel Cerrahi Kursu” kurs kitapçığı. Türk Cerrahi Derneği, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of experimental animals and ethical rules
Week 2 - Practice
Anatomy of experimental animals
Week 3 - Theoretical
Anatomy of experimental animals
Week 4 - Theoretical
Histology of experimental animals
Week 5 - Practice
Histology of experimental animals
Week 6 - Theoretical
Physiology of experimental animals
Week 7 - Theoretical
Physiology of experimental animals
Week 8 - Practice
Care and feeding of experimental animals (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Care and feeding of experimental animals
Week 10 - Theoretical
Selection of experimental animals in molecular biotechnology studies
Week 11 - Practice
Experimental application techniques to be used in studies
Week 12 - Practice
Experimental application techniques to be used in studies
Week 13 - Practice
Drug Administration and Injection Techniques
Week 14 - Practice
Collection of Blood and Other Samples
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment301545
Term Project30618
Laboratory50420
Individual Work130339
Quiz60318
Midterm Examination1033
Final Examination1033
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)202
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026