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| Code | VET422 |
| Name | Epidemiology and Preventive Veterinary Medicine |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 1 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ARMAĞAN ERDEM ÜTÜK |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. TÜLİN GÜVEN GÖKMEN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim is for students to lists the basic concepts of epidemiology, to evaluate the factors affecting the emergence, transmission and spread of diseases that students may encounter during their education and professional life, and to define what needs to be done for disease control and eradication.
Course Content
The lesson includes the aim and sections of epidemiology, transmission and spread of infections, types of infection, structure of animal populations, distribution of diseases, types and stages of epidemiological research, health schemes, zoonotic diseases, control and eradication of diseases.
Course Precondition
NONE
Resources
-Training Notes Prepared by the Faculty Member of the Course Officer -Çetinkaya B, 1998. Veteriner Epidemiyoloji Ders Notları, Fırat Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi,Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, ELAZIĞ. -Diker S, 1993. Veteriner Epidemiyoloji Ders Notları, Ankara Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Ankara. -Erganiş O, 1993. Veteriner Epidemiyoloji, Temel Bilgiler, Mimoza Yayınları, Konya. -Thrusfield M, Christley R, 2018. Veterinary Epidemiology, Wiley Blackwell, USA.
Notes
Current Article Current News Visual Source
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the purpose, fields of activity and departments of epidemiology. |
| LO02 | List the disease determinants. |
| LO03 | It refers to the modes of transmission of infections, factors affecting their spread, and types of infection. |
| LO04 | It defines the structure of animal populations, the course and incidence of diseases in the population, epidemiological rates and methods of measurement. |
| LO05 | Defines the distribution of diseases and ecological concepts. |
| LO06 | List the types and stages of epidemiological research. |
| LO07 | Explains the features of health schemes. |
| LO08 | Explains disease control and eradication methods and affecting factors in their own words. |
| LO09 | Implements the precautions to be taken in the event of an outbreak |
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 | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO30 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Determines the methods of diagnosis, prevention, treatment and operation of diseases in different animal species. | 4 |
| 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 | Purpose and parts of epidemiology; determination of the characteristics of the disease, control programs planning, monitoring and descriptive, experimental, analytical and theoretical epidemiology | Lecture Notes, Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 2 | Disease determinants; host determinants, active determinants, environmental determinants | Lecture Notes, Books, Visual source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Transmission and spread of infections; pathways of microorganisms in the body spread of the body, the transmission of microorganisms, the spread of infections related to factors | Lecture Notes, Articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Types of infections; Classification according to their localization in the body and their course in the body | Lecture Notes, Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | The structure of animal populations, the course of the disease in the population and the incidence, epidemiological ratios, types of measurement | Lectures Notes, Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Distribution of diseases; temporal distribution of diseases, determination of temporal distribution, spasial distribution of diseases | Lecture notes, Books, Visual resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Epidemiological research types | Lecture Notes, Books, Sample Articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Epidemiological research stages | Lecture Notes, Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Health diagrams | Lecture Notes, Visual resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Classification of zoonoses | Lecture Notes, Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Important zoonoses, zoonotic factors and transmission patterns | Lecture Notes, Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Disease control and eradication | Lecture Notes, Books, Current Articles, Current News | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Methods used for the control and eradication of important infectious diseases | Lecture Notes, Books, Current Articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Vaccination | Lecture Notes, Books, Current Articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 30 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 1,20 | ||
| ECTS | 1 ECTS | ||