MÄ°K616 - BASIC CONCEPTS IN PARASITOLOGY
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASIC CONCEPTS IN PARASITOLOGY | MÄ°K616 | 2nd Semester | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Prequisites | ||||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Drill and Practice | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Prof. Dr. Yakut Akyön Yılmaz | |||||
| Course objective | This course consists of the general knowledge and concepts of medical parasitology The course program will be the guide for the students. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | 1. Introduction of parasitology, general concepts, classification 2. Evolution in parasites, reproduction, parasite- host relation, transmission routes 3. Spreading geography of parasites, symptoms of parasitosis 4. Structures of protozoa, general properties 5. Structures of helminths, general properties 6. General principles of diagnosis of blood and tissue parasites 7. General principles of diagnosis of intestinal parasites 8. Clinically important human protozoa 9. Clinically important human helminths 10. Immun response in parasitic infections 11. Control of parasitic enfections and general approach to the therapy 12. Basic concerns in medical entomology 13. Medically important human arthropod infections 14. Laboratory practise | |||||
| References | 1. 1. Matthews BE. An Introduction to Parasitology. Cambridge University Press, 1998. 2. Markell EK, John DT, Krotoski WA. Markell and Voge?s Medical Parasitology. WB Saunders Co, 1999. 3. Garcia LS. Diagnostic Medical Parasitology. ASM Press, 6/2016. 4. Özcel?in Tıbbi Parazit Hastalıkları, Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği Yayınlar, 2007. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction of parasitology, general concepts, classification |
| Week 2 | Evolution in parasites, reproduction, parasite- host relation, transmission ways |
| Week 3 | Spreading geography of parasites, symptoms of parasitosis |
| Week 4 | Structures of protozoa, general properties |
| Week 5 | Structures of helminths, general properties |
| Week 6 | General principles of diagnosis of blood and tissue parasites |
| Week 7 | General principles of diagnosis of intestinal parasites |
| Week 8 | Clinically important human protozoa |
| Week 9 | Clinically important human helminths |
| Week 10 | Immun response in parasitic enfections |
| Week 11 | Control of parasitic enfections and general approach to the therapy |
| Week 12 | Basic concerns in medical entomology |
| Week 13 | Medically important human arthropod enfections |
| Week 14 | Antiparasitic drugs |
| Week 15 | Preparedness for final exam |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 4 | 20 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 |
| Final exam | 1 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 1 | 20 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Application | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 4 | 15 | 60 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 46 | 27 | 200 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. To acquire advanced, complete, evidence-based, current knowledge and skills in microbiology; follow the innovations in the field and gain the competence to propose innovations. | X | ||||
| 2. To use evidence-based information for the planning of scientific research, research techniques and statistical analysis; to develop and carry out projects on demand and to publish/present the results. | X | ||||
| 3. To gain awareness, sensitivity and knowledge about the ethics of scientific work and legal regulations. | X | ||||
| 4. To be able to critically analyze and evaluate scientific research at an advanced level. | X | ||||
| 5. To be able to present the information/data acquired via readings/research in front of a scientific community. | X | ||||
| 6. To use libraries, e-sources and e-journals subscribed by the department at adequate level. | X | ||||
| 7. To have knowledge about technological devices including computers and specific appliances as required for health field. | X | ||||
| 8. To use microbiology laboratories in accordance with good laboratory practices and biosafety rules and contributes to quality improvement. | X | ||||
| 9. To understand the purpose and interaction of different disciplines in the field and participate in solving complex problems. | X | ||||
| 10. To build relationships and share information regularly in professional environments (national/ international) and share their knowledge regularly. | X | ||||
| 11. To participate in national and international projects and perform interdisciplinary studies. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest