Having advanced knowledge about viruses, following and interpreting studies in the field of virology
Course Content
This course contains; General structures, genetic features and virus-host relationships of viruses,Characteristics of DNA viruses, DNA viruses that cause infection in humans, viral pathogenesis,Characteristics of RNA viruses, RNA viruses that infect humans, viral pathogenesis,Immune response mechanisms against viruses,Vaccines and passive immunization methods used against viruses,Antiviral drugs and their mechanisms of action,Genetic characteristics, modes of transmission, human behavior, and environmental factors may pose for virus infections,Laboratory methods used in the identification of viruses.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains the structural and genetic features of viruses and virus-host relationships.
10, 16, 9
A
Explains the characteristics of DNA viruses, DNA viruses that cause infection in humans, and the pathogenesis of viral infection.
10, 16, 9
A
Explains the characteristics of RNA viruses, RNA viruses that cause infection in humans, and the pathogenesis of viral infection.
10, 16, 9
A
Explains immune response mechanisms against viruses.
10, 16, 9
A
Explains vaccines and passive immunization methods used against viruses.
10, 16, 9
A
Explains antiviral drugs and their mechanisms of action.
10, 16, 9
A
Interprets the risks of virus infections based on host types, transmission routes, human behavior and environmental factors.
16, 9
A
Lists the laboratory methods used in the identification of viruses.
General structures, genetic features and virus-host relationships of viruses
2
Characteristics of DNA viruses, DNA viruses that cause infection in humans, viral pathogenesis
3
Characteristics of RNA viruses, RNA viruses that infect humans, viral pathogenesis
4
Immune response mechanisms against viruses
5
Vaccines and passive immunization methods used against viruses
6
Antiviral drugs and their mechanisms of action
7
Genetic characteristics, modes of transmission, human behavior, and environmental factors may pose for virus infections
8
Laboratory methods used in the identification of viruses
Resources
1. Fields Virology, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013
2. Reviews in Medical Virology
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Plans and statistically assesses scientific research, prepares an article for publication in a refereed journal and presents it in a scientific meeting.
X
2
Knows laboratory methods used in the field of Medical Microbiology and designs experimental studies on microorganisms.
X
3
Gains up-to-date scientific knowledge and skills in the field of microbiology and follows the innovations in this field.
X
4
Develops ability to use of devices and tools that serve routine analyses and research purposes in the medical microbiology laboratory
5
Statistically analyzes results of experiments at the expert level, (re)evaluates and convincingly defends, if necessary, and presents the results of scientific studies at the in writing or orally.
X
6
Develops ability to write grant proposals
X
7
Solves a scientific and technical problem.
X
8
Participates in meetings related to the field of Medical Microbiology, presents papers, participates in discussions, talks before audiance
X
9
Understands and interprets microbial diseases and their etiology at expert level.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
10
7
70
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
10
5
50
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
2
16
32
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
5
5
25
General Exam
10
8
80
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
285
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(285/30)
10
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
VIROLOGY
MKBD1212763
Spring Semester
2+0
2
10
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Özlem GÜVEN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Özlem GÜVEN
Assistant(s)
Aim
Having advanced knowledge about viruses, following and interpreting studies in the field of virology
Course Content
This course contains; General structures, genetic features and virus-host relationships of viruses,Characteristics of DNA viruses, DNA viruses that cause infection in humans, viral pathogenesis,Characteristics of RNA viruses, RNA viruses that infect humans, viral pathogenesis,Immune response mechanisms against viruses,Vaccines and passive immunization methods used against viruses,Antiviral drugs and their mechanisms of action,Genetic characteristics, modes of transmission, human behavior, and environmental factors may pose for virus infections,Laboratory methods used in the identification of viruses.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains the structural and genetic features of viruses and virus-host relationships.
10, 16, 9
A
Explains the characteristics of DNA viruses, DNA viruses that cause infection in humans, and the pathogenesis of viral infection.
10, 16, 9
A
Explains the characteristics of RNA viruses, RNA viruses that cause infection in humans, and the pathogenesis of viral infection.
10, 16, 9
A
Explains immune response mechanisms against viruses.
10, 16, 9
A
Explains vaccines and passive immunization methods used against viruses.
10, 16, 9
A
Explains antiviral drugs and their mechanisms of action.
10, 16, 9
A
Interprets the risks of virus infections based on host types, transmission routes, human behavior and environmental factors.
16, 9
A
Lists the laboratory methods used in the identification of viruses.
General structures, genetic features and virus-host relationships of viruses
2
Characteristics of DNA viruses, DNA viruses that cause infection in humans, viral pathogenesis
3
Characteristics of RNA viruses, RNA viruses that infect humans, viral pathogenesis
4
Immune response mechanisms against viruses
5
Vaccines and passive immunization methods used against viruses
6
Antiviral drugs and their mechanisms of action
7
Genetic characteristics, modes of transmission, human behavior, and environmental factors may pose for virus infections
8
Laboratory methods used in the identification of viruses
Resources
1. Fields Virology, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013
2. Reviews in Medical Virology
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Plans and statistically assesses scientific research, prepares an article for publication in a refereed journal and presents it in a scientific meeting.
X
2
Knows laboratory methods used in the field of Medical Microbiology and designs experimental studies on microorganisms.
X
3
Gains up-to-date scientific knowledge and skills in the field of microbiology and follows the innovations in this field.
X
4
Develops ability to use of devices and tools that serve routine analyses and research purposes in the medical microbiology laboratory
5
Statistically analyzes results of experiments at the expert level, (re)evaluates and convincingly defends, if necessary, and presents the results of scientific studies at the in writing or orally.
X
6
Develops ability to write grant proposals
X
7
Solves a scientific and technical problem.
X
8
Participates in meetings related to the field of Medical Microbiology, presents papers, participates in discussions, talks before audiance
X
9
Understands and interprets microbial diseases and their etiology at expert level.
