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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
INFECTIOUS DISEASES-Yearly30+0-2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeCommittee Course
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Recep ÖZTÜRK
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Mesut YILMAZ, Prof.Dr. Bahadır CEYLAN, Prof.Dr. Recep ÖZTÜRK, Assist.Prof. Selda AYDIN
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of this course is to learn etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical forms and diagnosis of infectious diseases of all organ systems.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to infectious diseases: Definitions and Terminology,Transmission methods in infectious diseases,Pathogenesis of infectious diseases,Prevention and control of community-acquired infectious diseases,Prevention and control of hospital-acquired infectious diseases,History and physical examination in infectious diseases,Symptomatic approach in infectious diseases,Approach to patient with fever and rash,Principles of Adult vaccination,Principles of antimicrobial use,Pathogenesis of fever and fever types,Transfusion Related Infectious Diseases,Introduction to infections of the immunocompromised host,Introduction to sepsis,Introduction to Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in adults,Etiology and pathogenesis of Infective Endocarditis,Systemic Infections (Brucellosis, Salmonellosis, Leptospirosis, Malaria),Approach to the patient with acute infectious diarrhea,Approach to the patient with acute hepatitis,Approach to the patient with Urinary Tract Infection,Sexually Transmitted Infections: Presentation, Diagnosis, Prevention,Approach to the patient with CNS Infections (Acute & Chronic Meningitis),CNS Infections (Encephalitis & Brain abscess),Approach to the patient with bone and joint infections,Approach to the patient with skin and soft tissue infections.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1.1. Express the basic concepts of infectious diseases16, 9A
1.2. List clinical types of fever and its pathogenesis.16, 9A
2.1. Define differential diagnostic criteria of infectious diseases.16, 9A
2.2. List principles of clinical use of antimicrobials16, 9A
2.3. Define the concept and prevention strategies of nosocomial infections.16, 9A
2.4. Explain vaccination schemes in adults and special groups.16, 9A
3. List infections of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.16, 37, 4, 9A
3.1. Define pathogenesis and findings of infective endocarditis.10, 16, 37, 9A
3.2. Define and distinguish respiratory tract infections in adults.4, 9A
3.3. Compare sepsis and septic shock diagnostic criteria. 10, 16, 9A
4. List infections of the genitourinary tract infections10, 16, 9A
4.1. Explain clinical forms of food intoxication.10, 16, 9A
4.2. Lists clinical findings of brucellosis and enteric fever, methods of protection.10, 16, 9A
4.3. Knows approach to adults with infectious diarrhea and distinguish the groups to be treated with antibiotics.10, 16, 9A
4.4. Tell acute and chronic viral hepatitis and interpret various serologic statuses. 16, 9A
5. List infections of the genitourinary system.16, 9A
5.1. Define sexually transmitted diseases and their etiologies.16, 9A
5.2. Describe urinary tract infections and treatment modalities.16, 9A
6. List infections of the central nervous system16, 9A
6.1. Describe clinical findings of rabies and discuss rabies prophylaxis.16, 37, 9A
6.2. Explain basic approach to acute bacterial meningitis and manage patients under primary health care settings.16, 9A
6.3. Explain clinical findings of tetanus and interpret when and whom to give prophylaxis.16, 9A
6.4. Describe frequent pathogens causing viral meningitis.9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to infectious diseases: Definitions and Terminology
2Transmission methods in infectious diseases
3Pathogenesis of infectious diseases
4Prevention and control of community-acquired infectious diseases
5Prevention and control of hospital-acquired infectious diseases
6History and physical examination in infectious diseases
7Symptomatic approach in infectious diseases
8Approach to patient with fever and rash
9Principles of Adult vaccination
10Principles of antimicrobial use
11Pathogenesis of fever and fever types
12Transfusion Related Infectious Diseases
13Introduction to infections of the immunocompromised host
14Introduction to sepsis
15Introduction to Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in adults
16Etiology and pathogenesis of Infective Endocarditis
17Systemic Infections (Brucellosis, Salmonellosis, Leptospirosis, Malaria)
18Approach to the patient with acute infectious diarrhea
19Approach to the patient with acute hepatitis
20Approach to the patient with Urinary Tract Infection
21Sexually Transmitted Infections: Presentation, Diagnosis, Prevention
22Approach to the patient with CNS Infections (Acute & Chronic Meningitis)
23CNS Infections (Encephalitis & Brain abscess)
24Approach to the patient with bone and joint infections
25Approach to the patient with skin and soft tissue infections
Resources
Slides and presentations of the lecturer
1. Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları. Halil Kurt, Sibel Gündeş, Mehmet Faruk Geyik (Editörler); Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. 2. İnfeksiyon Hastalıkları ve Mikrobiyolojisi. Ayşe Willke Topçu, Güner Söyletir, Mehmet Doğanay (Editörler); Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. 3. Medikal Tedavi. İsfendiyar Candan (Editör); ANTIP AŞ Yayınları. 4. Klinik Bilimlere Giriş 4 - İnfeksiyon Hastalıkları. İsfendiyar Candan, Doğanay Alper, Şinasi Yavuzer (Editörler); ANTIP AŞ Yayınları 5. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. John E. Bennett, Raphael Dolin, Martin J. Blaser (Editors); Elsevier Saunders. 6. UpToDate (http://www.uptodate.com).

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Knows structural (morphological) and operational (functional) properties of the normal human (medical) and disorder (disease) states
X
2
Knows diagnostic methods and treatment modalities of disorders (diseases).
X
3
Knows the causes of disease conditions, ways of protection and methods of promoting and improving community health.
X
4
Knows the methods of developing and applying health related knowledge at advanced level.
X
5
Able to reach multidisciplinary advanced knowledge regarding health-related disciplines, interpret and apply the knowledge.
X
6
Performs a complete clinical examination of human body structurally and functionally and identifies problems.
X
7
Interprets laboratory results for diagnosis, compares with clinical data and develop solution proposals.
X
8
Selects and implements appropriate tools for the promotion and development of individual and community health.
X
9
Plans and conducts an advanced study on health independently.
X
10
Develops new strategic approaches to solve the problems encountered in the promotion and development of individual and community health.
X
11
Takes the responsibility of any type of practice when diagnosing and treating human body
X
12
Takes the role as a leader or a team worker when solving health related problems.
X
13
Evaluates knowledge and skills regarding health with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
X
14
Informs the patient, related people, institutions and the society about the health problems and transfers solution proposals in writing, verbally and visually using effective communication means.
X
15
Critically reviews, develops and acts on changes in social relations and norms that guide such relationships.
X
16
Uses English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 Level, monitors knowledge and communicates in his field.
17
Able to use advanced computer skills and informatics and communication technologies at a level required by the field.
18
Acquires, interprets, implements and announces data related to the health and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values and teaches these values.
19
Develops strategies, policy and implementation plans in the field of health and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
X
20
Shares studies on the promotion and development of health with interdisciplinary specialists systematically, supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
21
Has adequate awareness on occupational health and safety issues.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours000
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam000
General Exam000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
INFECTIOUS DISEASES-Yearly30+0-2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeCommittee Course
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Recep ÖZTÜRK
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Mesut YILMAZ, Prof.Dr. Bahadır CEYLAN, Prof.Dr. Recep ÖZTÜRK, Assist.Prof. Selda AYDIN
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of this course is to learn etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical forms and diagnosis of infectious diseases of all organ systems.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to infectious diseases: Definitions and Terminology,Transmission methods in infectious diseases,Pathogenesis of infectious diseases,Prevention and control of community-acquired infectious diseases,Prevention and control of hospital-acquired infectious diseases,History and physical examination in infectious diseases,Symptomatic approach in infectious diseases,Approach to patient with fever and rash,Principles of Adult vaccination,Principles of antimicrobial use,Pathogenesis of fever and fever types,Transfusion Related Infectious Diseases,Introduction to infections of the immunocompromised host,Introduction to sepsis,Introduction to Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in adults,Etiology and pathogenesis of Infective Endocarditis,Systemic Infections (Brucellosis, Salmonellosis, Leptospirosis, Malaria),Approach to the patient with acute infectious diarrhea,Approach to the patient with acute hepatitis,Approach to the patient with Urinary Tract Infection,Sexually Transmitted Infections: Presentation, Diagnosis, Prevention,Approach to the patient with CNS Infections (Acute & Chronic Meningitis),CNS Infections (Encephalitis & Brain abscess),Approach to the patient with bone and joint infections,Approach to the patient with skin and soft tissue infections.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1.1. Express the basic concepts of infectious diseases16, 9A
1.2. List clinical types of fever and its pathogenesis.16, 9A
2.1. Define differential diagnostic criteria of infectious diseases.16, 9A
2.2. List principles of clinical use of antimicrobials16, 9A
2.3. Define the concept and prevention strategies of nosocomial infections.16, 9A
2.4. Explain vaccination schemes in adults and special groups.16, 9A
3. List infections of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.16, 37, 4, 9A
3.1. Define pathogenesis and findings of infective endocarditis.10, 16, 37, 9A
3.2. Define and distinguish respiratory tract infections in adults.4, 9A
3.3. Compare sepsis and septic shock diagnostic criteria. 10, 16, 9A
4. List infections of the genitourinary tract infections10, 16, 9A
4.1. Explain clinical forms of food intoxication.10, 16, 9A
4.2. Lists clinical findings of brucellosis and enteric fever, methods of protection.10, 16, 9A
4.3. Knows approach to adults with infectious diarrhea and distinguish the groups to be treated with antibiotics.10, 16, 9A
4.4. Tell acute and chronic viral hepatitis and interpret various serologic statuses. 16, 9A
5. List infections of the genitourinary system.16, 9A
5.1. Define sexually transmitted diseases and their etiologies.16, 9A
5.2. Describe urinary tract infections and treatment modalities.16, 9A
6. List infections of the central nervous system16, 9A
6.1. Describe clinical findings of rabies and discuss rabies prophylaxis.16, 37, 9A
6.2. Explain basic approach to acute bacterial meningitis and manage patients under primary health care settings.16, 9A
6.3. Explain clinical findings of tetanus and interpret when and whom to give prophylaxis.16, 9A
6.4. Describe frequent pathogens causing viral meningitis.9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to infectious diseases: Definitions and Terminology
2Transmission methods in infectious diseases
3Pathogenesis of infectious diseases
4Prevention and control of community-acquired infectious diseases
5Prevention and control of hospital-acquired infectious diseases
6History and physical examination in infectious diseases
7Symptomatic approach in infectious diseases
8Approach to patient with fever and rash
9Principles of Adult vaccination
10Principles of antimicrobial use
11Pathogenesis of fever and fever types
12Transfusion Related Infectious Diseases
13Introduction to infections of the immunocompromised host
14Introduction to sepsis
15Introduction to Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in adults
16Etiology and pathogenesis of Infective Endocarditis
17Systemic Infections (Brucellosis, Salmonellosis, Leptospirosis, Malaria)
18Approach to the patient with acute infectious diarrhea
19Approach to the patient with acute hepatitis
20Approach to the patient with Urinary Tract Infection
21Sexually Transmitted Infections: Presentation, Diagnosis, Prevention
22Approach to the patient with CNS Infections (Acute & Chronic Meningitis)
23CNS Infections (Encephalitis & Brain abscess)
24Approach to the patient with bone and joint infections
25Approach to the patient with skin and soft tissue infections
Resources
Slides and presentations of the lecturer
1. Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları. Halil Kurt, Sibel Gündeş, Mehmet Faruk Geyik (Editörler); Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. 2. İnfeksiyon Hastalıkları ve Mikrobiyolojisi. Ayşe Willke Topçu, Güner Söyletir, Mehmet Doğanay (Editörler); Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. 3. Medikal Tedavi. İsfendiyar Candan (Editör); ANTIP AŞ Yayınları. 4. Klinik Bilimlere Giriş 4 - İnfeksiyon Hastalıkları. İsfendiyar Candan, Doğanay Alper, Şinasi Yavuzer (Editörler); ANTIP AŞ Yayınları 5. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. John E. Bennett, Raphael Dolin, Martin J. Blaser (Editors); Elsevier Saunders. 6. UpToDate (http://www.uptodate.com).

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Knows structural (morphological) and operational (functional) properties of the normal human (medical) and disorder (disease) states
X
2
Knows diagnostic methods and treatment modalities of disorders (diseases).
X
3
Knows the causes of disease conditions, ways of protection and methods of promoting and improving community health.
X
4
Knows the methods of developing and applying health related knowledge at advanced level.
X
5
Able to reach multidisciplinary advanced knowledge regarding health-related disciplines, interpret and apply the knowledge.
X
6
Performs a complete clinical examination of human body structurally and functionally and identifies problems.
X
7
Interprets laboratory results for diagnosis, compares with clinical data and develop solution proposals.
X
8
Selects and implements appropriate tools for the promotion and development of individual and community health.
X
9
Plans and conducts an advanced study on health independently.
X
10
Develops new strategic approaches to solve the problems encountered in the promotion and development of individual and community health.
X
11
Takes the responsibility of any type of practice when diagnosing and treating human body
X
12
Takes the role as a leader or a team worker when solving health related problems.
X
13
Evaluates knowledge and skills regarding health with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
X
14
Informs the patient, related people, institutions and the society about the health problems and transfers solution proposals in writing, verbally and visually using effective communication means.
X
15
Critically reviews, develops and acts on changes in social relations and norms that guide such relationships.
X
16
Uses English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 Level, monitors knowledge and communicates in his field.
17
Able to use advanced computer skills and informatics and communication technologies at a level required by the field.
18
Acquires, interprets, implements and announces data related to the health and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values and teaches these values.
19
Develops strategies, policy and implementation plans in the field of health and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
X
20
Shares studies on the promotion and development of health with interdisciplinary specialists systematically, supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
21
Has adequate awareness on occupational health and safety issues.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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