Information Package / Course Catalogue
Anatomy of Mammary Gland
Course Code: VAN643
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

The anatomy and function of the mammary glands in domestic animals, especially dairy animals.

Course Content

The anatomy and function of the mammary glands in domestic animals, especially dairy animals.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To have knowledge about the anatomy of the mammary glands, and to know the differences among the domestic animals.
2.2. To know the vascularisation and innervations of the mammary glands.
3. have knowledge about the parts of the breast.
4.have knowledge about breast feeding.
5. have knowledge about the positioning of the breast among animal species.
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.NICKEL, R., SHUMMER, A., SEIFERLE, E “The Anatomy of the Domestic Animals Volume I –IV)” Verlag Paul Parey (1986)
4.DYCE, KM., SACK, WO., WENSING, CJG “ Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy” W.B. Saunders Company (1987)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Developing of the mammary glands
Week 1 - Practice
Dissection of the mammary glands
Week 2 - Theoretical
Organization and function of the mammary glands
Week 2 - Practice
Dissection of the mammary glands
Week 3 - Theoretical
Organization and function of the mammary glands
Week 3 - Practice
Dissection of the mammary glands
Week 4 - Theoretical
Vessels of the mammary glands
Week 4 - Practice
Dissection of the vessels of the mammary gland
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nerves of the mammary glands
Week 5 - Practice
Dissection of the nerves of the mammary gland
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mammary gland in cow
Week 6 - Practice
Dissection of the mammary gland in cow
Week 7 - Theoretical
Mammary gland in cow
Week 7 - Practice
Dissection of the mammary gland in cow
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Topic repetition (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mammary gland in sheep and goat
Week 9 - Practice
Dissection of the mammary gland in sheep or goat
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mammary gland in equidae
Week 10 - Practice
Dissection of the mammary gland in mare or donkey
Week 11 - Theoretical
Mammary gland in cat and dog
Week 11 - Practice
Dissection of the mammary gland in bitch or cat
Week 12 - Theoretical
Mammary gland in sow
Week 12 - Practice
Dissection of the mammary gland in sow
Week 13 - Theoretical
Clinical anatomy of the mammary gland
Week 13 - Practice
Surface anatomy of the mammary gland
Week 14 - Theoretical
Clinical anatomy of the mammary gland
Week 14 - Practice
Surface anatomy of the mammary gland
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 - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Midterm Examination113114
Final Examination118119
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
5
3
4
OÇ-2
3
5
3
4
OÇ-3
3
5
3
5
OÇ-4
4
3
4
3
OÇ-5
3
4
3
4
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