Information Package / Course Catalogue
Surgical Disorders of Spine
Course Code: VCR661
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge and skills about Surgical diseases of columna vertebralis

Course Content

Defining, etiology and treatment the Surgical diseases of columna vertebralis of domestic mammals, surgical attempts

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Gains knowledge about surgical diseases of columna vertebralis
2.2. Gains knowledge about surgical treatments and decides the appropriate
3.3. Applies the chosen method.
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
5.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Slatter D, 2003,Textbook of Small Animal Surgery 3th edition Volume 2
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Columna vertebralis anatomy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Atlantoaxial instability
Week 3 - Theoretical
servical spondilopaty
Week 4 - Theoretical
İntervertebral disk disease
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fenetration
Week 6 - Theoretical
Fusion
Week 7 - Theoretical
Laminectomy
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mid-term exam, Dejenerative lumbosacral stenoz
Week 9 - Theoretical
Wobbler sendrome
Week 10 - Theoretical
Vertebral fractures
Week 11 - Theoretical
Vertebral luxations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Treatment options of vertebral fractures and luxations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Oncologic surgery of columna vertebralis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Example samples and discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment214232
Individual Work143042
Midterm Examination119120
Final Examination126127
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)177
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
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PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026