COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Veterinary Medicine

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR DUYGU KAYA

Offered to

Veterinary Medicine

Course Objective

It is the provision of basic knowledge about the anatomy of the mammary gland in pet species, lactation physiology, mastitis, diseases of the teats and udder skin, mammary surgeries, principles of milking and milking machines, and udder health control programs in large ruminants..

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Alaçam, E. (2008). Köpek ve kedilerde üreme süreci ve sorunları. Medisan Yayınevi, Dışkapı, Ankara.
Kaymaz, M., Fındık, M., Rişvanlı, A., Köker, A. Evcil Hayvanlarda Meme Hastalıkları. Medipres Yayınevi, Malatya, 2013.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Delivery of the course using PowerPoint-supported oral and visual presentation, including question-and-answer sessions.
2. Practical teaching of the course using materials from abattoirs.
3. Ensuring better understanding of the course through question-and-answer sessions.
4. Addressing lingering questions and reinforcing learning through discussions before and after the class.
5. Encouraging student interest and motivation for learning through research assignments and presentations given throughout the term.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The student will be evaluated based on the questions asked in the midterm and final exams. Additionally, evaluations will be made through research assignments and presentations given throughout the term.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The responsibility for attending 70% of the theoretical classes throughout the term lies with the student. Compliance with the scheduled class times and assignment submission deadlines, if requested, is required. Any unethical behavior that may occur during classes and exams will be addressed in accordance with the relevant regulations.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Duygu KAYA
Department of Obstetrics and Gyneacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Cami Sokak, No: 3, Postal Code: 35890, Kiraz/IZMIR
Email: kaya.duygu@deu.edu.tr
Phone: 0 (232) 572 35 30 14505

Research Assistant Tunahan ÇOMAK
Department of Obstetrics and Gyneacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Cami Sokak, No: 3, Postal Code: 35890, Kiraz/IZMIR
Email: tunahan.comak@deu.edu.tr
Phone: 0 (232) 572 35 30 - 14535

Office Hours

During weekdays, communication can be made during working hours, before and after classes, and in between. You can always reach out via email.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes