Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nematomorpha And Leechs
Course Code: VPR665
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: 2
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to get information about general features of nematomorpha and leeches, diseases caused by nematomorpha and leeches

Course Content

The objective of this course is to get information about general features of nematomorpha and leeches, diseases caused by nematomorpha and leeches

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Selin HACILARLIOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Having information about the morphology and localization of nematomorpha and leeches
2.To have knowledge about the biology of nematomorpha and leeches
3.Having knowledge about the distribution, clinical and pathologic fetaures of nematomorpha and leeches
4.To have knowledge about the names and diagnosis of the important species
5.Having knowledge about the control methods and treatment of nematomorpha and leeches
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Urquhart, G.M., (1987) Veterinary Parasitology , Longman Scientific and Technical, England
2.Marquardt W.C. ve ark., (2000). Parasitology and Vector Biology, Harcourt Science and Technologu Company, England
3.Melhorn H., (1988) Parasitology in Focus, Springer-Verlag Berlin
4.Gönenç B., (2000) Sülüklerin Genel Özellikleri, Patojenite ve Tedavi Şekilleri, Kafkas Üniveristesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt:6, Sayı: 1-2, s. 137-144
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Nematomorpha species, their geogaphical distrubution and morphology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Life cycle of nematomorpha species
Week 3 - Theoretical
Important features of nematomorpha species
Week 4 - Theoretical
Classification and general properties of leeches
Week 5 - Theoretical
Classification and general properties of leeches
Week 6 - Theoretical
Usage of leeches in medicine
Week 7 - Theoretical
Common Hirudinae species and their general properties
Week 8 - Theoretical
Discussion (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Common Hirudinae species and their general properties
Week 10 - Theoretical
Common Hirudinae species and their general properties
Week 11 - Theoretical
Patogenicity of leeches
Week 12 - Theoretical
Diagnosis and treatment of infections caused byleeches
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preventation from infections caused by leeches
Week 14 - Theoretical
Discussion
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%10
Assignment5%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment2048
Reading1134
Quiz2126
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)51
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
OÇ-1
5
4
4
3
4
5
2
4
4
4
OÇ-2
5
4
4
3
4
5
2
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026