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  Course Description
Course Name : Parasitology

Course Code : DEN286

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. İSMAİL SONER KOLTAŞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identify the parasites taht can be directly transmitted
Learns about the prevention methods of parasite diseases
Identify and treats the parasites that live in the oral cavity

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Teach the basic information on parasitic diseases and parasites that can be in the oral cavity

Course Contents : Important parasites related to dentistry and human body

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom assigned for 2nd year students


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to parasitology, protozons and helmints on respiratory system Handouts Lecture, oral presentation
2 Introduction to parasitology, protozons and helmints on respiratory system Handouts Lecture, oral presentation
3 RES and parasites in blood Handouts Discussion, oral presentation
4 RES and parasites in blood Handouts Discussion, oral presentation
5 Free living amips Handouts Discussion, oral presentation, lab
6 Free living amips Handouts Discussion, oral presentation, lab
7 Microspores, sestods on inner organs Handouts Discussion, oral presentation, lab
8 Microspores, sestods on inner organs Handouts Discussion, oral presentation, lab
9 Circulation system and tissue nematods Handouts Discussion, oral presentation, lab
10 Circulation system and tissue nematods Handouts Discussion, oral presentation, lab
11 Trematods in liver and bile, blood trematods Handouts Discussion, oral presentation, lab
12 Trematods in liver and bile, blood trematods Handouts Discussion, oral presentation, lab
13 Digestion system protozoons, E. Histolytica, G. Lamblia Handouts Discussion, oral presentation
14 Digestion system protozoons, E. Histolytica, G. Lamblia Handouts Discussion, oral presentation
15 1st Midterm Exam Handouts Multiple choice
16 Spors on digestion system Handouts Discussion, evaluation, oral presentation
17 Spors on digestion system Handouts Discussion, evaluation, oral presentation
18 Balantidium Handouts Discussion, oral presentation
19 Balantidium Handouts Discussion, oral presentation
20 Digestion system nematods Handouts Discussion, evaluation, oral presentation
21 Digestion system nematods Handouts Discussion, evaluation, oral presentation
22 Digestion system nematods Handouts Discussion, evaluation, oral presentation
23 Digestion system sestods Handouts Discussion, evaluation, oral presentation
24 Digestion system sestods Handouts Discussion, evaluation, oral presentation
25 Parasites in eurogenital system Handouts Discussion, evaluation, oral presentation
26 Parasites in eurogenital system Handouts Discussion, evaluation, oral presentation
27 Important artropods in medicine Handouts Discussion, evaluation, oral presentation
28 Important artropods in medicine Handouts Discussion, evaluation, oral presentation
29 Lab Handouts Oral presentation, lab
30 2nd Midterm Exam Handouts Multiple choice
31 Lab Handouts Oral presentation, lab
32/33/34 Final Exam Handouts Multiple choice


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Handouts
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Understand the concepts and relationships between concepts in the field of dentistry and have advanced contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of health care. 4
2 Have the ability to evaluate the nature, resource, limits, accuracy, reliability, and validity of knowledge. 3
3 Have the knowledge of discovering, evaluating and applying scientific information in dental field. 3
4 Be aware of the importance of ethical principles and ethical rules. 0
5 Be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding dentistry on advanced level 3
6 Be able to use the computer programs, related technology and educational tools in dentistry 0
7 Be able to take responsibility, either individually or as a team member, in solving complicated and unpredictable problems related to dental applications 3
8 Be able to critically assess acquired advanced knowledge and skills related to dentistry 3
9 Competent in specifying learning-needs and resources and guid the learning process by using resources effectively 1
10 Capable of developing and internalizing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning 2
11 Be qualified in instructing people or institutions on matters related to dentistry, transferring ideas and solving problems in a written or oral form, receiving thoughts, requirements and expectations of related people and institutions 0
12 Share professional information with both experts and people who are unfamiliar to this field 0
13 Capable of following professional information and interacting with international colleagues using at least one foreign language at European Language Portfolio B1 level 0
14 Be proficient in utilizing information and communication technologies on computer software at least at the level required by the European Computer Driving License in the field of dentistry. 0
15 Able to observe and evaluate contemporary developments in dentistry 0
16 Capable of using verbal and written Turkish language correctly and expressing herself/himself 0
17 Act according to the duties, the laws related to rights and responsibilities, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules 0
18 Improve continuously in his/her own profession, as well as skills in accordance with scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields by identifying learning needs. 0
19 Have sound information about understanding the healthy and unhealthy invidual´s structure, the physiological functions and behaviors, and the interaction between health and physical and social environment 0
20 Have adequate experience on dental clinical applications 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) 29 1 29
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 29 1 29
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: 60
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.4
ECTS Credit: 2