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Course Description Course Name : General Virology Course Code : MIK-508 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. FÜGEN YARKIN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes the general characteristics of viruses. Lists DNA and RNA viruses. Defines the mechanisms of viral replication. Describes the genetic characteristics of the viruses. Describes the ways of viral infection. Lists the methods used in the diagnosis of viruses. Describes ways of protection from viral infection. Describes the methods used in the treatment of viral infections. Describes viral vectors. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Getting information about the general characteristics of viruses, their structure, antigenic properties, production, diagnostic methods and treatment. Course Contents : Structural properties of viruses, replication, infections, methods used in the diagnosis of these infections and ways of prevention and treatment will be discussed. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : C.U Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Microbiology convention hall and laboratories.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to virology and the definition of virology Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture 2 The history of viruses and virology Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture 3 Classification of viruses Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture 4 Structural features of viruses Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture 5 Analysing techniques of virus structures Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 6 Replication Strategies of viruses Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation 7 Virus production techniques Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 8 Midterm Exam Exam preparation Written exam 9 Virus genetics Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 10 Viral pathogenesis Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 11 Diagnostic methods of viral infections Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 12 Serological diagnostic methods Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 13 Molecular diagnostic methods Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 14 Prevention and treatment of viral infections Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 15 Viral vectors and gene therapy Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 16/17 Final exam Exam preparation Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture notes and slides  Genel Viroloji, Şemsettin ustaçelebi, Pelikan yayınları, 2008 Required Course Material(s)  Moleküler klinik ve tanısal viroloji: Prof. Dr. Şemsettin USTAÇELEBİ, Güneş Tıp Kitabevi 2004   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Identifies morphological and physiological characteristics of microorganisms 5 2 Identificates genomic structures of microorganisms 3 3 Explains microorganisms virulance factors and infection mechanisms. 5 4 Defines the mechanisms of immune response and defense against microorganisms 5 5 Lists the antimicrobial agents. 5 6 Defines the mechanisms of resistance development against antimicrobial agents. 3 7 Lists the microscopy, culture, serological and molecular diagnostic principles used in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious microorganisms. 5 8 Lists microbiological tests for identification of microorganisms 5 9 Implements and applies the methods used in the period from receipt of the clinical specimens up to identification of the causative agent . 5 10 Prepares a suitable media, applicates the staining methods, biochemical tests and molecular diagnostic methods to identify microorganisms from clinical samples. 5 11 Applies the biochemical tests and basic microbiological staining methods which are necessary for microbiological identification . 4 12 Determines the microorganisms by using basic molecular diagnostic techniques. 4 13 Works individually or as a team member related to the field. 0 14 Carries out the missions given within the scope of research projects. 0 15 Develops a positive attitude and behaviour towards lifelong learning. 0 16 Evaluates own knowledge and new-learned knowledge in a critical view after graduating. 0 17 Communicates effectively. 0 18 Transfers their own ideas and developments in the field, and offers solutions visually and verbally supporting with qualitative and quantitative data. 0 19 Applies ethical principles during study, evaluation and result sharing. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 4 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 136 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.44 ECTS Credit: 5