Information Package / Course Catalogue
Placenta
Course Code: VHE534
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: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to teach semi placenta, euplacenta, functions of the placenta, twins and multiple pregnancies, ectopic pregnancy.

Course Content

Placenta: Semi placenta, euplacenta, functions of the placenta, twins and multiple pregnancies, ectopic pregnancy

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Şadiye KUM
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the concept of placenta.
2.Learn the histology of placenta types.
3.The student learn semi placenta, euplacenta, functions of the placenta.
4.The student learn twins and multiple pregnancies.
5.The student gains ectopic pregnancy.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hassa, O., Aşti, R. N. (2003) Embriyoloji.Yorum Matbaacılık, Ankara.
2.Balinsky, B. I. (1975). An introduction to embryology . Saunders, Philedelphia.
3.Kierszenbaum, A. L. (2007) Histology and Cell Biology. An introduction to Pathology, Mosby, Elsevier, Kanada.
4.Wolpert, L. (1998). Principles of development. Current Biology Ltd., New York.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Placenta
Week 1 - Practice
Showing placenta in cadaver
Week 2 - Theoretical
Placenta
Week 2 - Practice
Showing placenta in cadaver
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types of placenta
Week 3 - Practice
Showing sheep and cow placenta in cadaver
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types of placenta
Week 4 - Practice
Showing dog placenta in cadaver
Week 5 - Theoretical
Semiplacenta
Week 5 - Practice
Showing sheep and cow placenta in cadaver
Week 6 - Theoretical
Euplacenta
Week 6 - Practice
Showing dog placenta in cadaver
Week 7 - Theoretical
Euplacenta
Week 7 - Practice
Showing dog placenta in cadaver
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition of subjects and Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Functions of placenta
Week 9 - Practice
Showing placenta in cadaver
Week 10 - Theoretical
Naming of placenta
Week 10 - Practice
Showing placenta in cadaver
Week 11 - Theoretical
Gestational age
Week 11 - Practice
Showing placenta in cadaver
Week 12 - Theoretical
Twins and multiple pregnancies
Week 12 - Practice
Showing placenta in cadaver
Week 13 - Theoretical
Identical twin
Week 13 - Practice
Showing placenta in cadaver
Week 14 - Theoretical
Fraternal twin, Article discussion
Week 14 - Practice
Showing placenta in cadaver, Article presentation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130226
Lecture - Practice130226
Assignment25112
Midterm Examination127128
Final Examination132133
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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4
4
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4
4
4
4
4
4
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5
2
4
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5
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4
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5
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4
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4
4
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4
4
OÇ-5
5
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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2026