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Information
| Code | BT0098 |
| Name | General Parasitology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable the students to acquire the basic knowledge and skills of parasitology, to understand the general characteristics of parasites, to identify parasites and parasitic diseases as well as to expose students the basic knowledge of the host-parasite relationship, their ways of entering and leaving the organisms, means of invasion, harmful effects on hosts, the identification, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic diseases.
Course Content
This course contains basic parasitological terms and definitions as well as the general biology, reproduction, transmission routes, pathogenity, prophylaxis and control of parasites.
Course Precondition
NONE
Resources
Training Notes Prepared by the Faculty Member of the Course Officer
Notes
Köroğlu E, Parazitolojiye Giriş Ders Notları, Fırat Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Ders Teksiri No: 1993, Elazığ. Vuruşaner C, Toparlak M, Veteriner Parazitolojiye Giriş, İstanbul Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Ders Teksiri No: 2007, İstanbul. Diker S, 1993. Veteriner Epidemiyoloji Ders Notları, Ankara Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Ankara.Bowman DD. Georgis Parasitology for Veterinarians.10th ed. Elseiver; 2014. p. 326-398. Taylor MA, Coop RL, Wall RL, Veterinary Parasitology. 4th ed. Wiley Blackwell; 2016. Zajac AM, Conboy GA, Veterinary Clinical Parasitology. 8th ed. John Wiley and Sons, Inc; 2012.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Lists the basic parasitological terms and the nomenclature of parasites. |
| LO02 | Explains the nomenclature of parasitic diseases. |
| LO03 | Explains the parasitic means of entering and leaving the organisms as well as their means of invasion. |
| LO04 | Explains host-parasite relationship and parasitism types. |
| LO05 | Lists the modes of development, reproduction and transmission of protozoan, helminth and arthropod. |
| LO06 | Explains the epidemiology of parasitic zoonoses. |
| LO07 | Describes the methods of protection against parasitic diseases. |
| LO08 | Uses appropriate laboratory methods for the diagnosis of parasitic diseases. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the undergraduate level qualifications, develops and deepens the knowledge in the same or different field at the level of expertise and analyzes and interprets them using statistical methods. | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To identifiy the interdisciplinary interaction of the field and to solve use of the methods. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating the information from different disciplines and creates new information | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops new strategic approaches for solving complex problems that are encountered in applications related to the field. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To teach the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of the data related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To solve the problems encountered in the field and cominicate by using research methods. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To gain the ability to develop and deepen the knowledge in the field of biotechnology | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows the ethical rules to be considered while obtaining biotechnological products. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of parasitology and the significance of parasitic diseases in Turkey , History of parasitology | Conducting internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Forms of coexisting of the livings, Parasitism types according to the modes of host-parasite relationship | Slide review, Conducting internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim |
| 3 | Host names of parasites and transmission ways | Slide review, Conducting internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Habitats and developmental stages of parasites and the stages of parasitism | Slide review, Conducting internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Nomenclature of parasites and parasitic diseases, classification and origin of parasites | Conducting internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Body structure of parasites, nutrition and movement | Slide review, Conducting internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 7 | Reproduction and development of parasites | Slide review, Conducting internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for an exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Effect of parasites on host, establishment of host-parasite balance | Slide review, Conducting internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Prevention, control and treatment methods in parasitic diseases | Slide review, Conducting internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma |
| 11 | Epidemiology of parasites, parasitic zoonoses | Conducting internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | İmmunity to parasites | Textbook reading, Slide review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Conventional Diagnostic methods in parasitic diseases | Slide review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 14 | Serologic diagnostic methods in parasitic diseases | Slide review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 15 | Molecular diagnostic methods in parasitic diseases | Slide review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for an exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for an exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 146 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,84 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||