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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Medical Virology |
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| Course Code |
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VİR-500 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. FÜGEN YARKIN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines the general morphology and structure of viruses.
Classifies viruses.
Explains the replication of RNA viruses.
Explains the replication of DNA viruses.
Describes the production and titration of viruses.
Explains the relationship between virus and host cell
Lists the entry paths to host and pathogenity properties
Defines the bacteriophages
Lists the laboratory diagnosis of viral infections.
Describes the epidemiology of viral infections.
Defines the non- virus forms.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Learning basic information about morphological, chemical and molecular properties of viruses, their replication, production and titrations, relations with the host cell, infections and the epidemiology and also comprehending laboratory diagnosis of infections by applications are aimed. |
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| Course Contents |
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In this course, morphology, chemical composition, classification, sensitivity, replication, production , titrations of viruses, relations with the host cell, viral pathogenicity and diseases, laboratory diagnosis, epidemiology, and non-virus forms are included.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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C.U Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Microbiology convention hall and laboratories.
C.U Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Virology laboratories. |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
General morphology of viruses |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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2 |
The chemical structure of viruses |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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3 |
Viral capsid |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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4 |
Viral envelope |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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5 |
Viral nucleic acid |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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6 |
Classification of viruses
The sensitivity of viruses |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion |
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7 |
The replication of RNA viruses |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Exam Preparation |
Written Exam |
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9 |
The replication of DNA viruses |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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10 |
Production and titration of viruses |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject,
Collection of new information from the web |
Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion |
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11 |
Relationship between virus and host cell |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion |
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12 |
Host entry ways of viruses
Viral pathogenicity |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject,
Collection of new information from the web, article research |
Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion |
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13 |
Bacteriophage |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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14 |
The laboratory diagnosis of viral infections |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject,
Collection of new information from the web, |
Laboratory |
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15 |
The epidemiology of viral infections and non-virus forms (viroids, prions) |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject,
Collection of new information from the web, article research |
Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion |
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16/17 |
Exam |
Exam Preparation |
Written Examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Genel Viroloji, Şemsettin ustaçelebi, Pelikan yayınları, 2008
Moleküler klinik ve tanısal viroloji: Prof. Dr. Şemsettin USTAÇELEBİ, Güneş Tıp Kitabevi 2004
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 6th Edition
Authors: Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, & Shiv Pillai, 2007
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Identifies morphological and physiological characteristics of microorganisms |
5 |
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2 |
Identificates genomic structures of microorganisms |
5 |
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3 |
Explains microorganisms virulance factors and infection mechanisms. |
5 |
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4 |
Defines the mechanisms of immune response and defense against microorganisms |
5 |
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5 |
Lists the antimicrobial agents. |
0 |
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6 |
Defines the mechanisms of resistance development against antimicrobial agents. |
0 |
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7 |
Lists the microscopy, culture, serological and molecular diagnostic principles used in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious microorganisms. |
0 |
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8 |
Lists microbiological tests for identification of microorganisms |
0 |
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9 |
Implements and applies the methods used in the period from receipt of the clinical specimens up to identification of the causative agent . |
0 |
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10 |
Prepares a suitable media, applicates the staining methods, biochemical tests and molecular diagnostic methods to identify microorganisms from clinical samples. |
0 |
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11 |
Applies the biochemical tests and basic microbiological staining methods which are necessary for microbiological identification . |
0 |
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12 |
Determines the microorganisms by using basic molecular diagnostic techniques. |
0 |
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13 |
Works individually or as a team member related to the field. |
0 |
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14 |
Carries out the missions given within the scope of research projects. |
0 |
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15 |
Develops a positive attitude and behaviour towards lifelong learning. |
0 |
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16 |
Evaluates own knowledge and new-learned knowledge in a critical view after graduating. |
0 |
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17 |
Communicates effectively. |
0 |
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18 |
Transfers their own ideas and developments in the field, and offers solutions visually and verbally supporting with qualitative and quantitative data. |
0 |
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19 |
Applies ethical principles during study, evaluation and result sharing. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Total Workload: | 156 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.24 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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