Information Package / Course Catalogue
Development of Urogenital System in The Fowl and Mammalian
Course Code: VHE645
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

To comprehend the development of pronephros, mesonephros and metanepros, to understand the significance of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in the formation of the kidney, to learn differentiation of primordial germ cells in birds and mammals and factors involved in their migration to the gonadal primordium, to understand the development of the Wolfian duct in females and the Mullerian duct in males.

Course Content

Development of the pronephros, mesonephros and metanepros, internal and external genital organs.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Levent KARAGENÇ
Learning Outcomes
1. Understands the development of pronephros, mesonephros and metanepros
2.Gains expert information on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition in the formation of the kidney
3. Gains expert information on the differentiation of primordial germ cells in birds and mammals and factors involved in their migration to the gonadal primordium
4. Understands the development of the Wolfian duct in females and the Mullerian duct in males.
5.Understands the importance of development of urinary and genital system in poultry and mammals
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Macroscopic anatomy and histology of the kidney
Week 2 - Theoretical
Development of pronephros
Week 3 - Theoretical
Development of mesonephros
Week 4 - Theoretical
Development of metanephros
Week 5 - Theoretical
Significance of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in the formation of the kidney
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cellular interactions and signaling pathways involved in the formation of the kidney
Week 7 - Theoretical
Determination of primordial germ cells in birds and mammals
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition of subjects and Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Differentiation of primordial germ cells-Article discussion
Week 10 - Theoretical
Migration of primordial germ cells to the gonadal primordium -Article discussion
Week 11 - Theoretical
Development of the gonadal primordiaum
Week 12 - Theoretical
Factors involved in migration of primordial germ cells to the gonadal primordium
Week 13 - Theoretical
Development of the Mullerian duct in females
Week 14 - Theoretical
Development of the Wolfian duct in males, Article discussion
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130113
Assignment3219
Reading2216
Midterm Examination119120
Final Examination126127
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
4
OÇ-2
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
OÇ-4
5
4
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026