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  Course Description
Course Name : Virology

Course Code : BL 422

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ÖMER ÇOLAK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : İdenhtify and classify viruses and prognose of viral infections

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : BL 422 Virology

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : İntroduction to Virology

Course Contents : Characterisation of viruses and systematic.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 What is a Virus? Viruses and their systematics Literature Lecture,discussion
2 interaction between host and viruses. İnterferenz and interferon Literature Lecture,discussion
3 Pathogenesis of virusdiases Literature Lecture,discussion
4 Latent viral infections Literature Lecture,discussion
5 İsolatin of viruses from different speciments Literature Lecture,discussion
6 Viralserology Literature Lecture,discussion
7 first exam
8 Diases with arboviruses Literature Lecture,discussion
9 encephalytes Literature Lecture,discussion
10 Haemorrhogical fevers Literature Lecture,discussion
11 Picona viruses Literature Lecture,discussion
12 Slow infections Literature Lecture,discussion
13 orthomyxoviruses Literature Lecture,discussion
14 Paramyxoviruses Literature Lecture,discussion
15 tests Literature Lecture,discussion
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
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 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 1
2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 1
3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 5
4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 5
5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 5
6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 5
7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 1
8 Knows the importance of individual development 3
9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 1
10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 3
11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 1
12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 2
13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 1
14 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 3
15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 1
* 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 2 28
    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 10 10
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 100
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4
ECTS Credit: 4