Information Package / Course Catalogue
Acute Regulation Disorders of Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism
Course Code: VİH637
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is hypocalsemic parturiency paralysis associated with acute regulation disorders of Ca-P metabolism, acute postpartum hypocalcemia in small ruminant, tetany of lactating in mares, eclampsia of the etiology in dog and to give the current knowledge to student abaut pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory findings, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and protection.

Course Content

See weekly course topics

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Mehmet GÜLTEKİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Makes the diagnosis of calcium-phosphorus metabolism, and acute regulation disorders
2.Implements the treatment methods
3.Takes effective and rational prophylactic measures.
4.Make differential diagnosis of disorders.
5.Determine the prognosis of patients.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.DiBartola, Stephen P. Fluid Therapy in Small Animal Practice. 4th ed. Philadelphia, W. B. Saunders, 2011
2.C. M. Kahn, S. Line; The Merck Veterinary Manual, 10th Edition. Merck, 2010
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Role of Ca2+ in Cellular Functions
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ca and P Homeostasis
Week 3 - Theoretical
Hypo- and Hypercalcemia
Week 4 - Theoretical
Hypocalsemic reproductive paralysis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Acute Postpartal Hypocalsemia in Small Ruminants
Week 6 - Theoretical
Lactation Tetani in Mares
Week 7 - Theoretical
Eclampsia in Dogs , (Mid term exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Eclampsia in Dogs
Week 9 - Theoretical
Regulation of Pi Balance
Week 10 - Theoretical
Hypophosphatemia
Week 11 - Theoretical
Downer Cow Syndrom
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hiperphosphatemia
Week 13 - Theoretical
Treatment of Hypo- and Hypercalcemia
Week 14 - Theoretical
Treatment of Hypo- and Hyper phosphatemia
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Assignment3%15
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment301545
Reading140114
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)104
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
OÇ-1
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
3
4
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
5
4
5
3
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026