VET231 Immunology

3 ECTS - 1-2 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit
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Course Learning Outcomes
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Week Plan
Assessment
Student Workload - ECTS

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Unit CEYHAN FACULTY OF VETERINARY
Veterinary PR.
Code VET231
Name Immunology
Term 2018-2019 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 1-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. TÜLİN GÜVEN GÖKMEN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. TÜLİN GÜVEN GÖKMEN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach the structure, function and basic principles of immunology, Having knowledge about developed immunologic reactions in pets in various cases (diseases and vaccination), To teach the usage of serological tests in order to diagnose the diseases and vaccine immunology

Course Content

Basic principles and definitions in immunology, immune system (myeloid and lymphoid serial) cells and tissues, immuneglobulins, humoral and cellular response, immunological tolerance, antigenic structure of microorganisms, hypersensitivity reactions.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To be able to comprehend the basic structure of immune system and its importance in immune response
LO02 To be able to understand basic functions of humoral immunity and its role in body defence
LO03 To be able to understand basic functions of cellular immunity and its role in body defence
LO04 To be able to grasp the immune reactions and its results in disease cases for domestic animals
LO05 To be able to undertsand the basic principles of abnormal reactions like hyper sensitivity and autoimmune reactions and knows the importance of these situation in diseases
LO06 To be able to express the basic mechanism of antigen-antibody reaction
LO07 To be able to applies serological tests and evaluates tests appropriately
LO08 Learn primary and secondary lymphoid organs, immunoreactive tasks and their importance
LO09 Learn Immunoglobulins and basic structures
LO10 Learn Phagocytosis and Phagocytic cells
LO11 Learn Antigen processing and presentation (MHC)
LO12 Learn subject of antibody-mediated immune response,
LO13 Learn subject of Cell-mediated immune response
LO14 Learn subject of Immunological tolerance
LO15 Learn subject of Mucosal immunity of immunoglobulins, immunity in specialized mucosal systems


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Distinguishes animal species and breeds based on their structural (morphological), functional (physiological, biochemical) and behavioral characteristics and whether they can be consumed for food purposes.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the sources, physical and chemical properties and preparation of drugs.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes the effects and side effects of medications on patients
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the formation mechanisms of animal diseases and their pathological effects on the body.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It makes efficiency evaluations among animal breeds and, when necessary, carries out selection, hybridization and artificial insemination at a level that can carry out breeding work.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Disposes of dead animal material, tissue samples, medical and chemical waste appropriately in accordance with international, national laws and regulations.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It determines the correct approach area for the patient by evaluating the examination, operation etc. practices in the clinic according to the topographic anatomy.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses biochemical parameters in diagnostic processes by evaluating the information obtained with cause-effect relationships. 4
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Writes prescriptions in accordance with diagnosis and treatment protocols for diseases and poisoning in animals. 3
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Implements necessary measures, including biosecurity, to control infectious diseases. 3
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Performs necropsy to evaluate findings in dead animals, directs tissues to the necessary laboratory according to appropriate storage methods and prepares a report. 2
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Monitors patients in the post-operative process according to the main treatment methods of surgical diseases in animal species.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies sedation, anesthesia and pain management methods safely according to animal species.
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Correctly applies biosafety principles such as sterilization of clinical and laboratory equipment and clothing. 4
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It regulates the care and feeding protocols according to animal species and supervises the consumption of animal foods produced for human consumption or foods containing animal products in their composition.
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluates laboratory results of animal diseases and applies correct diagnosis, prognosis and treatment methods based on the data obtained. 5
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği He/she is conscious of performing his/her profession by being aware of his/her powers and responsibilities.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Examines scientific techniques and methods according to facts related to veterinary services and takes analysis or methodological responsibility for problems. 5
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It uses adequate technology in the hygienic production, manufacturing, processing, consumption and sales of food by conducting health control of animal food products produced for human consumption.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Lists the methods of producing and using scientific knowledge in his/her professional field.
PLO21 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses updated legislation regarding veterinary services when necessary.
PLO22 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Performs an examination appropriate to the case, applying the contribution of imaging methods to diagnosis and radiation safety in accordance with current regulations.
PLO23 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Keeps clinical and patient records using proper and scientific methods.
PLO24 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği By observing the basic principles of medicine, it develops management methods and appropriate management plans for animal production enterprises.
PLO25 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Implement social projects and plans with social awareness, based on professional skills and authority with a computer usage license, advanced computer software. 3
PLO26 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Works in cooperation with other colleagues by following the world agenda within the framework of professional ethics and deontology rules. 2
PLO27 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Produces solutions to field-specific problems in line with scientific data/evidence.
PLO28 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik He/she has the ethical values ​​of the veterinary profession and defends these values.
PLO29 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Takes appropriate precautions by clinically recognizing zoonosis and notifiable diseases.
PLO30 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Determines the methods of diagnosis, prevention, treatment and operation of diseases in different animal species. 1
PLO31 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik In emergency cases, intervenes in all animals and applies first aid methods.
PLO32 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Makes judgments on animal husbandry principles and breeding by assessing the physical condition, welfare and rearing conditions of domestic animals, communicating appropriately with animal owners and colleagues.
PLO33 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Independently interprets articles and presentations published in other scientific fields related to Veterinary Medicine to maintain professional development and skills.
PLO34 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik When necessary, euthanizes animals using appropriate methods and respecting the feelings of animal owners.
PLO35 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik By mastering the concepts of occupational safety in terms of the workplace and the personnel working with it, they have the competence to apply and defend it.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Basic concepts and definitions in immunology Lecture notes
2 Immune system cells, surface molecules, roles in immune response Lecture notes
3 Primary and secondary lymphoid organs, immunoreactive tasks and their importance Lecture notes
4 Immunoglobulins and basic structures Lecture notes
5 Phagocytosis and Phagocytic cells Lecture notes
6 Antigen processing and presentation (MHC) Lecture notes
7 Antibody-mediated immune response, Lecture notes
8 Mid-Term Exam Question preparation
9 Cell-mediated immune response Lecture notes
10 Immunological tolerance Lecture notes
11 Mucosal immunity of immunoglobulins, immunity in specialized mucosal systems Lecture notes
12 Immunity in fetus and newborn Lecture notes
13 Bacterial antigens, resistance to bacteria, immunological defense mechanisms for bacterial infections, bacterial subversion of host defenses Lecture notes
14 Viral antigens, resistance to viruses, immunological defense mechanisms for viral infections, viral subversion of host defenses Lecture notes
15 Hypersensitivity reactions, types of hypersensitivity and their mechanisms, autoimmunity and pathogenesis of autoimmunity Lecture notes
16 Term Exams Qestion prepration
17 Term Exams Qestion prepration


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 72
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,88
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 02.05.2025 03:31