Information Package / Course Catalogue
Histochemical Techniques
Course Code: VPT669
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 2
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The basic principles of identification of tissues by histochemical methods, the techniques used in the removal of tissue damage and agents causing tissue damage in histopathological methods and the basic principles of these techniques will be discussed.

Course Content

The basic principles of identification of tissues by histochemical methods, the techniques used in the removal of tissue damage and agents causing tissue damage in histopathological methods and the basic principles of these techniques will be discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about the detection methods of tissues
2.To have knowledge about routine staining techniques
3.To have knowledge about specific staining procedures
4.To choose the correct staining methods used in diagnosis
5.Accurate interpretation of commonly used histochemical procedures
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 - Practice
Fixation of tissues
Week 2 - Practice
Solutions used in fixation
Week 3 - Practice
Dehydration
Week 4 - Practice
Transparentization
Week 5 - Practice
Routine staining procedures
Week 6 - Practice
Methods for connective tissue
Week 7 - Practice
Methods for cytoplasmic granules, Midterm
Week 8 - Practice
Methods for hematologic and nuclear elements
Week 9 - Practice
Methods for lipids
Week 10 - Practice
Methods for carbohydrates and mucoproteins
Week 11 - Practice
Methods for pigments and minerals
Week 12 - Practice
Methods for nerve cells and fibers
Week 13 - Practice
Methods for bacteria, fungi and inclusion bodies
Week 14 - Practice
Overview
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Practice140228
Reading2048
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026