Information Package / Course Catalogue
Infertility and Mammary Tumors in Carnivores
Course Code: VDJ655
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

Teaching the infertility cases in cats/dogs; medical and operative approaches in mammary tumors

Course Content

The problem of infertility in cats/dogs and medical and operative approaches in mammary tumors are theoretically explained

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning the causes of infertility in animals with normal and abnormal cycles
2.Learning the diagnosis and treatment of infertility problem
3.Learning the applications for fertility control
4.Learning the general characteristics of mammary tumors
5.Learning alternative applications in diagnosis and patient management of mammary tumors
6.Learning general treatment protocols in mammary tumors
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A (2019) Köpek ve Kedilerde Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya
2.Noakes, D.E., Parkinson, T.J., England, G.C.W. (2001) Artur’s Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics, W.B. Saunders Comp., Philadelphia.
3.Mazzaferro E (2018) Küçük Hayvanlarda Sıvı Tedavisi Asit Baz ve Elektrolit Bozuklukları, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya
4.Bayrakal A, İskefli O (2020) Veteriner Reçete Rehberi, Güneş Tıp kitapevi, İstanbul
5.Pennick D., d’Anjou MA (2013). Küçük Hayvan Ultrasonografi Atlası. Medipres Malatya.
6.Johnston, S.D., Kustritz, M.V.R., Olson, P.N.S. (2001) Canine andFelineTheriogenoiogy, W.B. SaundersComp., Philadelphia.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The general approach in infertility, patient history, sample anamnesis /case discussion
Week 2 - Theoretical
Congenital and acquired anomalies in infertility
Week 3 - Theoretical
Functional infertility in carnivores
Week 4 - Theoretical
Functional infertility in carnivores
Week 5 - Theoretical
İnfectious infertility in carnivores
Week 6 - Theoretical
İnfectious infertility in carnivores
Week 7 - Theoretical
Genital tumors (Mid-term exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
USG usage in infertility cases in carnivores
Week 9 - Theoretical
Anatomy and histological structure of the mammary glands in carnivores
Week 10 - Theoretical
Definition and incidence of mammary tumors
Week 11 - Theoretical
Classification and etiopathogenesis of common mammary tumors
Week 12 - Theoretical
Clinical and pathological diagnosis of mammary tumors in carnivores
Week 13 - Theoretical
Surgical approach techniques in mammary tumors
Week 14 - Theoretical
Chemotherapy in mammary tumors
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory145184
Reading141128
Individual Work141128
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
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
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
2
3
5
3
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
2
4
3
OÇ-4
2
3
3
OÇ-5
4
5
4
OÇ-6
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026