Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fagositos and Disturbance of Fagositos
Course Code: VPT684
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

The definition, function, importance and pathology of phagocytosis will be explained.

Course Content

The definition, function, importance and pathology of phagocytosis will be explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have general information about phagocytosis
2.To have knowledge about phagocytosis stages and opsonization
3.To have knowledge about phagocytosis cells
4.To have knowledge about phagocytosis mechanism and its role in inflammation
5.To have knowledge about phagocytosis disorders
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Basic Pathology
2.Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Diseases
3.İmmunopathology
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of phagocytosis
Week 2 - Theoretical
Phagocytosis steps
Week 3 - Theoretical
Opsonization
Week 4 - Theoretical
Phagocytosis cells
Week 5 - Theoretical
Neutrophil phagocytosis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Lysosomal catabolism
Week 7 - Theoretical
Heterophagy, Midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Endocytosis and pinocytosis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Autophagy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Macrophage phagocytosis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Molecular properties of phagocytosis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Phagocytosis disorders and causes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Pathogenesis of phagocytosis disorders
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
Reading30515
Individual Work30824
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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OÇ-2
5
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OÇ-3
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OÇ-5
5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026