Information Package / Course Catalogue
Pathogenesis of Toxications
Course Code: VPT676
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Factors influencing the formation of natural and experimental toxicities and the mechanisms of formation of changes in organ, tissue and cell levels in toxications will be discussed.

Course Content

Factors influencing the formation of natural and experimental toxicities and the mechanisms of formation of changes in organ, tissue and cell levels in toxications will be discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about biological toxins
2.To have knowledge about liver toxicities
3.To have knowledge about heart muscle toxicities
4.To have knowledge about central nervous system toxicities
5.To have knowledge about glial and vascular toxicities
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
Biological toxins
Week 2 - Theoretical
Bacterial toxins
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mycotoxins
Week 4 - Theoretical
Snake venoms and arthropod toxins
Week 5 - Theoretical
Plant toxins
Week 6 - Theoretical
Pesticides and herbicides
Week 7 - Theoretical
General reactions and microscopic findings in acute liver toxicity, Midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Chronic liver toxicity and microscopic findings
Week 9 - Theoretical
General reactions and microscopic findings in cardiac muscle toxications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Causes of heart muscle toxicities
Week 11 - Theoretical
General reactions and microscopic findings in central nervous system toxications
Week 12 - Theoretical
Causes of central nervous system toxicities
Week 13 - Theoretical
Glial and vascular toxins
Week 14 - Theoretical
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 - Theory140114
Reading60212
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026