Information Package / Course Catalogue
Brain and Meninges
Course Code: VAN630
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

Purpose of this course is a detailed examination and learning parts of the brain, meninges and their functions.

Course Content

• Gross morphology, functions and comparative anatomy of the brain. • Layers meninges of the brain and spinal cord

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Define the gross anatomy and functions of the brain and meninges
2.Identify the dural folds (falx cerebri, tenterium cerebelli, diaphragma sellae)
3.Explain the role of the blood-brain barrier
4. To know the differences between animals in brain sections
5. learn nutrition and innervation of the brain
Recommended or Required Reading
1.NICKEL, R., SHUMMER, A., SEIFERLE, E “The Anatomy of the Domestic Animals Volume I –IV)” Verlag Paul Parey (1986)
2.DYCE, KM., SACK, WO., WENSING, CJG “ Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy” W.B. Saunders Company (1987)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Parts of the Encephalon Cavum cranii application
Week 2 - Theoretical
Medulla oblongata Medulla oblongata application
Week 3 - Theoretical
Pons
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cerebellum
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mesencephalon
Week 6 - Theoretical
Brain sac, functions, clinical anatomical importance
Week 7 - Theoretical
homework discussion
Week 8 - Theoretical
Topic repetition (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Diencephalon
Week 10 - Theoretical
Parts of Diencephalon
Week 11 - Theoretical
Telencephalon
Week 12 - Theoretical
Parts of Telencephalon
Week 13 - Theoretical
Functions of Prosencephalon and its clinical anatomical importance
Week 14 - Theoretical
Meninges
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment120222
Reading169069
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)175
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
4
5
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026