VET321 Arthropodology

3 ECTS - 1-2 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code VET321
Name Arthropodology
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 5. 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 VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ARMAĞAN ERDEM ÜTÜK
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ARMAĞAN ERDEM ÜTÜK (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The objective of this course is to equip the graduates of the Veterinary Faculty with the knowledge and skills required to identify and treat the arthropod diseases of domestic and wild animals and to take necessary measures to prevent the spread of such diseases; to protect community health through identifying the zoonotic arthropoda and taking necessary precautions.

Course Content

The components of this course consist of the taxonomy, morphological and biological characteristics of arthropoda, which are significant in terms of domestic and wild animal species and community health as well as the clinical symptoms, identification, treatment and control of the diseases caused by arthropoda.

Course Precondition

NONE

Resources

Training Notes Prepared by the Faculty Member of the Course Officer

Notes

1.Özer E, Artropodoloji Ders Notları, Fırat Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Ders Teksiri No: Elazığ, 1993.2.Hendrix CM, Diagnostic Veterinary Parasitology, 2nd Ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby, 1998.3.Taylor MA, Coop RL, Wall RL. Veterinary Parasitology, Blackwell Science, Oxford, 2007.4.Wall R, Shearer D. Veterinary Ectoparasites: Biology, Pathology and Control, Blackwell Science, Oxford, 2nd ed. 2001.5.Urquhart GM, Armour J, Duncan JL, Dunn AM, Jennings FW. Veterinary Parasitology, Iowa State Press, Balackwell Publishing, USA. 1996.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines the morphological characteristics of arthropods.
LO02 Explains the biological characteristics of arthropods observed in domestic and wild animals.
LO03 Performs the necessary laboratory tests for the diagnosis of arthropod diseases seen in domestic and wild animals.
LO04 Plans the treatments for arthropod diseases seen in domestic and wild animals.
LO05 İmplements measures to prevent the spread of arthropod-borne diseases among animals.
LO06 Identifies zoonotic arthropods and plans the measures to prevent the spread of the disease within the community.
LO07 Selects the appropriate insecticides and acaricides for environmental control.
LO08 Lists the vector-borne diseases.


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. 4
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. 3
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. 4
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. 3
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.
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluates laboratory results of animal diseases and applies correct diagnosis, prognosis and treatment methods based on the data obtained. 4
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. 3
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. 2
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. 3
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.
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. 3
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 The relations between Arthropoda and their hosts Conducting internet research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
2 Internal and external structures of Arthropoda. Slide review, Conducting internet research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Deney / Laboratuvar
3 Control measures of parasitic Arthropoda. Slide review, Conducting internet research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
4 The order Phthiraptera (Lice), their vector roles, and the diseases they cause. Textbook reading, Slide review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Deney / Laboratuvar
5 The orders Siphonaptera (Fleas) and Heteroptera (Cimicidae, Reduviidae), their vector roles, and the diseases they cause. Textbook reading, Slide review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar, Gösteri
6 General features and the importance of Hymenoptera, Coleoptera and Lepidoptera orders. Conducting internet research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
7 General characteristics of Diptera and Cyclorrapha orders. Textbook reading, Slide review,Conducting internet research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar, Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying for an exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 General characteristics of Calliphoridae and Sarcophagidae families. Textbook reading, Slide review,Conducting internet research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar, Gösteri
10 Patogenesis, treatment, protection and kontrol of myiasis. Textbook reading, Slide review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
11 The families Oestridae, Hypodermatidae, and Gasterophilidae and the diseases they cause. Textbook reading, Slide review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar, Gösteri
12 General features, protection and control of of arthropoda in the Glossinidae, Muscidae, Pupipara, Scorpionidea and Arenea group. Textbook reading, Slide review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 The order Metastigmata, their vector roles, and the diseases they cause. Textbook reading, Slide review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
14 The order Astigmata and the diseases they cause. Textbook reading, Slide review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
15 The orders Prostigmata and Mesostigmata and the diseases they cause. Textbook reading, Slide review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
16 Term Exams Studying for an exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi
17 Term Exams Studying for an exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi


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 3 42
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) 86
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,44
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 22.02.2025 08:10