Information Package / Course Catalogue
Physiopathology
Course Code: VPT667
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: 5
Objectives of the Course

At the basic level, cellular regulation and tumor pathophysiology, molecular mechanism of diseases, host-pathogen interactions, stress parophysiology and pathophysiological mechanisms of diseases will be discussed.

Course Content

At the basic level, cellular regulation and tumor pathophysiology, molecular mechanism of diseases, host-pathogen interactions, stress parophysiology and pathophysiological mechanisms of diseases will be discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Erkmen Tuğrul EPİKMEN
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about cell pathophysiology
2.To have knowledge about cell death, apoptosis and cancer
3.To have knowledge about the mechanisms of carcinogenesis
4.To have knowledge about pathogens and their hosts
5.To have knowledge about the pathophysiology of systems and diseases
Recommended or Required Reading
1. K.V.F. Jubb, P. C.Kennedy, N. Palmer (1992). Pathology of Domestic Animals volume 1. 4th edition. Academic Pres Inc.
2. K.V.F. Jubb, P. C.Kennedy, N. Palmer (1992). Pathology of Domestic Animals volume 2. 4th edition. Academic Pres Inc.
3. K.V.F. Jubb, P. C.Kennedy, N. Palmer (1992). Pathology of Domestic Animals volume 3. 4th edition. Academic Pres Inc.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Cellular regulation and dysregulation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cell signaling pathways and pathophysiology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cellular homeostasis, proliferation and malignancy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cell death and cancer
Week 5 - Theoretical
Apoptosis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mechanisms of carcinogenesis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Etiopathology, Midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Classification of pathogens
Week 9 - Theoretical
Host and pathogen interactions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Animal welfare and stress pathophysiology
Week 11 - Theoretical
Pathophysiology of digestive and respiratory diseases
Week 12 - Theoretical
Pathophysiology of muscular and nervous system diseases
Week 13 - Theoretical
Pathophysiology of genital system and skin diseases
Week 14 - Theoretical
Overview
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading401040
Individual Work50735
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026