Information Package / Course Catalogue
Dissection of Experimental Animal Models
Course Code: VAN635
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

Purpose of this course is a detailed examination and learning on the anatomical knowledge required for the experimental methods used in experimental studies in laboratory animals

Course Content

Purpose of this course is a detailed examination and learning on the anatomical knowledge required for the experimental methods used in experimental studies in laboratory animals

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Identify the different laboratory animals
2.Describe the basic anatomical and physiological differences
3.Learn the experimental and surgical techniques
4. know how to use the experimental animals unit
5. know the working principle of experimental animals unit.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.ÖCAL, M.K., ERDEN, H., ÖĞÜT, İ., KARA, M.E “Anatomy of the Domestic Animals (General-Skin-Forelimb)." Adnan Menderes University Press No: 5 (1998)
2.ÖCAL, M.K., ÖĞÜT, İ., KARA, M.E “Anatomy of the Domestic Animals (Trunk)." Adnan Menderes University Press No: 11 (1999)
3.DURSUN, N “Veterinary Anatomy I” Medisan Press
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of laboratory animals
Week 1 - Practice
Visit of the experimental animals unit
Week 2 - Theoretical
Rat anatomy
Week 2 - Practice
Dissection
Week 3 - Theoretical
Rat anatomy
Week 3 - Practice
Dissection
Week 4 - Theoretical
General experimental surgical approaches in rats
Week 4 - Practice
Dissection
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mouse anatomy
Week 5 - Practice
Dissection
Week 6 - Theoretical
Gerbil and Hamster Anatomy
Week 6 - Practice
Dissection
Week 7 - Theoretical
General experimental surgical approaches in mice, gerbils and hamsters
Week 7 - Practice
Dissection
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Topic repetition (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Rabbit anatomy
Week 9 - Practice
Dissection
Week 10 - Theoretical
Rabbit anatomy
Week 10 - Practice
Dissection
Week 11 - Theoretical
General experimental surgical approaches in rabbit
Week 11 - Practice
Dissection
Week 12 - Theoretical
Guinea pig and chinchilla anatomy
Week 12 - Practice
Dissection
Week 13 - Theoretical
Anatomy of the ferret
Week 13 - Practice
Dissection
Week 14 - Theoretical
General experimental surgical approaches in guinea pigs, chinchillas and poppy
Week 14 - Practice
Dissection
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
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 - Theory140342
Lecture - Practice401456
Reading1707
Midterm Examination119120
Final Examination124125
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
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
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
4
5
4
OÇ-4
4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
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