Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 4 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ÜMİT KUMBIÇAK (umitkumbicak@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is to introduce the transmission methods, epidemiological characteristics, molecular diagnostic methods and ways of prevention of infections caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain the ways of protection from infectious diseases |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-4 Define the relationship among life forms and their environments and ecosystems PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge PO-10 Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics PO-16 Explain the scientific findings clearly and efficiently both in written and verbal communications. |
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| LO-2 | can classify microorganisms that cause infection |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-4 Define the relationship among life forms and their environments and ecosystems PO-5 Explain transmission of genetic background in organisms and populations PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge PO-10 Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles PO-11 Apply biological concepts to personal, social, economical, technological and ethical issues PO-12 Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics |
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| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Infection, sterilization and disinfection methods, bacteria and molecular diagnostic methods, viruses and virological diagnostic methods, fungi and fungal diagnostic methods, serological diagnostic methods, molecular diagnostic methods, parasites and diagnostic methods, respiratory tract bacterial diseases, respiratory viral diseases, sexual way transmitted diseases, diseases transmitted by animals and arthropods, foodborne microbial diseases, waterborne microbial diseases | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction to infectious diseases | Explanation Method |
| 2 | Infection and the effect of toxins | Explanation Method |
| 3 | Sterilization and disinfection methods | Explanation Method |
| 4 | Bacteria and molecular diagnostic methods | Explanation Method |
| 5 | Viruses and virological diagnostic methods | Explanation Method |
| 6 | Fungi and fungal diagnostic methods | Explanation Method |
| 7 | Serologic diagnostic methods, molecular diagnostic methods | Explanation Method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Parasites (Helminthology and Protozoa) and diagnostic methods | Explanation Method |
| 10 | Bacterial Respiratory Diseases | Explanation Method |
| 11 | Viral diseases of the respiratory tract | Explanation Method |
| 12 | Sexually and blood transmitted diseases | Explanation Method |
| 13 | Diseases transmitted by animals and arthropods | Explanation Method |
| 14 | Food-borne microbial diseases | Explanation Method |
| 15 | Waterborne microbial diseases | Explanation Method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, MANDELL - BENNETT - DOLIN | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| course presentations | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||