Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | 
| Code | MİK611 | 
| Name | Advanced Medical Virology | 
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year | 
| Term | Fall and Spring | 
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) | 
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | 
| National Credit | 3 National Credit | 
| Teaching Language | Türkçe | 
| Level | Doktora Dersi | 
| Type | Normal | 
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim | 
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FÜGEN YARKIN | 
| Course Instructor | 
                                                
                                                    Prof. Dr. FÜGEN YARKIN
                                                    (Güz)
                                                    (A Group)
                                                    (Ins. in Charge)
                                                
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Course Goal / Objective
Provide an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of virology
Course Content
General characteristics, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of viruses will be explained comprehensively
Course Precondition
Having taken a medical virology course
Resources
Murray PR, Baron EJ, Jorgensen JH, Landry ML, Pfaller MA, editors. Manual of Clinical Microbiology. 9th ed. Washington DC: ASM Press; 2007
Notes
Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji, Editör, K. Güven, Eskişehir, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını, 2010.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes | 
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand the interaction mechanisms of viruses with eukaryotic cells | 
| LO02 | Have knowledge about medically important viruses and their general characteristics | 
| LO03 | To gain competence in clinical and laboratory diagnosis and interpretation of viral infections | 
| LO04 | Explain the relationship between virus and host and mechanisms of immunopathogenesis | 
| LO05 | Describes topics related to the immune system and interferons at the cognitive level | 
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level | 
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Having acquired technical skills through laboratory studies, being able to access information, conduct research, plan experiments, solve problems, interpret experimental results, make presentations, develop strategies on microbiology-related issues | 5 | 
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having received a quality microbiology education at a standard accepted in international platforms, having broadened scientific horizons and being preferred in many sectors related to microbiology, being competent in microbiology | 3 | 
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Isolates infectious agents | 3 | 
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Performs the steps of identifying infectious agents | 2 | 
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Knowing and applying laboratory methods used in general bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology and immunology at theoretical and practical levels | 4 | 
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Being aware of ethical values and problems in the field of microbiology | 1 | 
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ability to make critical evaluations on published research in the field of microbiology | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gaining the competence to present a research conducted in the field of microbiology in written, oral and visual form and prepare it for publication | 2 | 
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Having acquired research and career ethics | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Having deepened knowledge on specific subjects studied (thesis study) | 5 | 
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General structure of the virus | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 2 | Virus and host relationships | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 3 | Explanation of the immunopathogenesis mechanism | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 4 | Viral pathogenesis | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 5 | Viral immune response | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 6 | Virus infection pathology | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 7 | Viral nucleic acids | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 8 | Exam | Course resources and book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav  | 
                                
| 9 | Replication of viruses | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 10 | Classification of viruses | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 11 | Mechanisms of interaction between eukaryotic cells and viruses | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 12 | Antiviral drugs | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 13 | Immune system and interferons | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 14 | Vaccines and chemotherapy: prevention and treatment of viral diseases | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 15 | Viral diseases | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 16 | Exam | Course resources and book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav  | 
                                
| 17 | Exam | Course resources and book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav  | 
                                
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact | 
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 | 
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 | 
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 | 
| Grand Total | - | 100 | 
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 | 3 | 42 | 
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 | 
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 | 
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||