Information Package / Course Catalogue
Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Course Code: VFT684
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

To teach the use of antiseptics and disinfectants, to teach application these drugs, to teach the mechanism of action of these drugs.

Course Content

Classification, mode of actions, effects and adverse effects, related structure and effects, clinical usage and application of antiseptics and disinfectants are examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the use of antiseptics and disinfectants and the application methods of antiseptics and disinfectants.
2.To learn the mechanism of action of antiseptics and disinfectants.
3.To learn the classification of antiseptics and disinfectants
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area
5.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 8th Edition, Jim E. Riviere (Editor), Mark G. Papich (Editor), 2009.
2.Goodman and Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics 11th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2006 (Eds. Brunton, Lazo, Parker, Buxton and Blumenthal)
3.Modern Pharmacology, 6th Edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2004 (Ed. C.R. Craig and R.E. Stitzel)
4.The Veterinary Formulary edited by Yolande Bishop. London Pharmaceutical Press in association with the British Veterinary Association 2001.
5.Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2004 (Ed. B. Katzung)
6.Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 3rd Edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2005 (Eds. Howard, Mycek, Harvey & Champe)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Nomenclature of antiseptics and disinfectants
Week 2 - Theoretical
The mechanism of action of antiseptics and disinfectants
Week 3 - Theoretical
Effectiveness tests of antiseptics and disinfectants
Week 4 - Theoretical
Properties of ideal antiseptics and disinfectants
Week 5 - Theoretical
Important points of the use of antiseptics and disinfectants
Week 6 - Theoretical
Teat antispsis and antiseptics
Week 7 - Theoretical
Classification of antiseptics and disinfectants
Week 8 - Theoretical
(Midterm exam) Phenols, alcohols and aldehyde
Week 9 - Theoretical
Acids, alkalis and halogenated compounds
Week 10 - Theoretical
Oxidizing agents and heavy metals
Week 11 - Theoretical
Surface active agents and dyes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biguanides and amphoteric substances
Week 13 - Theoretical
The other antiseptics and disinfectants
Week 14 - Theoretical
Discussion
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment26114
Midterm Examination112214
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
3
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4
OÇ-2
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OÇ-3
5
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4
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5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026