VET330 Introduction to Internal Medicine

2 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit CEYHAN FACULTY OF VETERINARY
Veterinary PR.
Code VET330
Name Introduction to Internal Medicine
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 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 Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CENK ER
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CENK ER (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach the applications and evaluations of general and system-specific clinical and laboratory examinations about Internal Medicine in pets and farm animals

Course Content

Patient examination, Physical examination, General examination of body systems, Laboratory examination methods, Symptomatic treatment, Fluid-electrolyte therapy

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To learn the description of terms used in internal medicine
LO02 To learn the methods and instruments used in internal diseases,
LO03 To learn the basic approach for diagnostic purposes of diseases,
LO04 To learn systematic examinations for internal diseases in farm animals and pets
LO05 To learn the circulatory system examination in animals,
LO06 To learn the respiratory system examination methods in animals,
LO07 To learn the digestive system examination methods in large animals,
LO08 To learn the digestive system examination methods in horses,
LO09 To learn the digestive system examination methods in small animals,
LO10 To learn the fluid-electrolyte therapy in farm animals
LO11 To learn the fluid-electrolyte therapy in small animals
LO12 To learn the symptomatic treatment methods in animals


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Learns animal species and breeds, recognizes structural, functional and behavioral characteristics (anatomical, histological, physiological, biochemical, etc.). 4
PLO02 - It determines the care and nutrition alternatives for healthy aquaculture and prepares feeding programs suitable for the purpose in accordance with the cultivation patterns and expected yield characteristics of different animal species. 4
PLO03 - Determine the diagnosis and treatment protocols of diseases. 4
PLO04 - Learns basic information about chemical and biological substances to be used for prevention and treatment of diseases and their production technologies. 0
PLO05 - Evaluates the efficiency of animal breeds. Learns the level of animal breeding. Able to manage an animal selection, hybridization and artificial insemination program. 0
PLO06 - Makes the most appropriate management planning for livestock enterprises. 0
PLO07 - Has knowledge about animal rights and animal owner rights. 0
PLO08 - Has sufficient technology knowledge about hygienic production, production, presentation and sales of animal foods produced for human consumption and / or products of animal products. 0
PLO09 - Learns national and international laws and regulations related to veterinary medicine. 0
PLO10 - A veterinary practitioner manages animal husbandry enterprises, animal husbandry scientific research centers and animal food production enterprises by utilizing the knowledge gained in the veterinary medicine education and by observing the professional principles. 0
PLO11 - Recognizes all kinds of diseases that are possible in animals, uses diagnostic methods for this purpose, receives diagnostic materials if necessary and sends them to authorized laboratories and treats the diseases diagnosed by using all methods of medicine (such as interpretation of diagnostic methods results, drug or operative applications). It takes necessary security measures including biosecurity for the control of infectious diseases. 0
PLO12 - Prepares and uses the theoretical maintenance-feed protocols. Makes necessary applications for economic aquaculture by considering the characteristics at the business and regional level. 0
PLO13 - Inspects the production of animal foods and products of animal origin which produced for human consumption and performs health control of the final foodstuffs. 0
PLO14 - Being aware of the duties and responsibilities to have the consciousness of exercising the profession. Takes responsibility in individual and group work, fulfills the task in line with the skills. 0
PLO15 - In cooperation with other experts in problems outside the field of expertise, the team contributes to the solution as a member. Also trying to find solutions to common problems at the regional or national level as well as communication with other professionals. 0
PLO16 - Comprehends the methods of producing and using scientific knowledge. Evaluates the knowledge and skills gained in a critical way, identifies the new information and information sources that should be acquired in relation to the field and participates in the activities that will meet the learning needs. 0
PLO17 - Takes tasks related to the field in professional councils and organizations. Based on his professional skills and competences, he plans and realizes social projects with the awareness of society. Provides information on the problems of public and animal health related to the definition of the problem and the solution proposals and organizes events. 0
PLO18 - He / she can continue his / her professional development and use at least one foreign language (at least European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to establish social relations. At least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License, it uses computer software and other technological tools that may be needed at professional level and social relations level. He follows the world agenda closely and is sensitive to events. 0
PLO19 - Be aware of the needs of the country and the region, and if necessary, guide them in their practice. It defines the subject of human, animal and animal owner rights and considers animal welfare in all its practices. They have the ethical values that are required by the profession, and defend these values when necessary. Have the competence to practice and defense, dominate the concepts of occupational safety in terms of work place and the personnel working with it. It is aware of the environmental health rules and makes practices to protect nature. The environment is sensitive to veterinary public health and zoonoses. 0
PLO20 - Conceptualize the facts and events related to veterinary services; examine scientific techniques and methods, interpret the results; constructs analysis or methods for problems; provides solutions and / or treatment alternatives according to the data obtained. Follows the legislation that is updated on veterinary services and uses them when necessary. 0


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Patient's examination: duty of the veterinarian, what is the disease, disease symptoms, diagnostic types veterinarian Lesson books, Lecture notes
2 Clinical examination: Holding-binding methods in animals, inspiration, smell examination, measurement examinations, palpation, percussion, auskultation, puncture, biopsy, probing, laboratory examinations Lesson books,Lecture notes
3 Respiratory system examination in animals Lesson books,Lecture notes
4 Circulatory system examination in animals Lesson books,Lecture notes
5 Electrocardiography (ECG) in animals Lesson books,Lecture notes
6 Digestive system examination in animals Lesson books,Lecture notes
7 Urinary system examination in animals Lesson books,Lecture notes
8 Mid-Term Exam Lesson books,Lecture notes
9 Fluid and electrolyte balance Lesson books,Lecture notes
10 Principles of fluid and electrolyte therapy Lesson books,Lecture notes
11 Respiratory system diseases in ruminants Lesson books,Lecture notes
12 Respiratory system diseases in horses Lesson books,Lecture notes
13 Respiratory system diseases in pets Lesson books,Lecture notes
14 Vaccinations, preventive medicine and prescription information Lesson books,Lecture notes
15 Final exam Lesson books,Lecture notes
16 Term Exams Lesson books,Lecture notes
17 Term Exams Lesson books,Lecture notes


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 20
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 20
1. Final Exam - 80
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 54
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,16
ECTS 2 ECTS

Update Time: 02.05.2025 03:39