Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

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Person Responsible for Information Package

Ins. Hakan KANLIOĞLU

Lec. Nesrin OĞURLU

Medical Parasitology

Course Code	: TL208
Course Type	: Required
Couse Group	: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 4
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 4
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 5

Objectives of the Course

Gaining knowledge and skills on the subjects that form the basis of parasitology, host-parasite relations, the ways of entry of parasites into the organism, the disease they cause, their damages and protection. To know about zoonotic parasites

Course Content

Nomenclature of parasites and parasitic diseases, parasite-host interactions. Classification, biology, diseases, diagnosis, treatment, prevention methods and epidemiology of Protosa, Trematoda, Cestoda and Nematoda group parasites that cause disease in humans. Structural features of viruses, methods used in the diagnosis of these infections

Name of Lecturer(s)

Ins. Hakan KANLIOĞLU

Learning Outcomes

1.	Knows basic parasitological terms and nomenclature of parasites.
2.	Learns the ways of entry and exit of parasites into the organism
3.	Learns the types of parasitism according to the types of host-parasite relationships
4.	Learn about parasitic zoonoses
5.	Learns the transmission patterns, life cycles, protection, and control methods of zoonotic parasitic diseases

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	GÜÇLÜ, F. (2002). Genel Parazitoloji. S.Ü.Basımevi, Konya
2.	BURGU, A. (2008). Genel Parazitoloji. A.Ü.Basımevi, Ankara.
3.	BURGU, A., KARAER, Z. (2005). Parazit Hastalıklarında Tedavi. Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği, Yayın No:19.
4.	SCHMIDT, G.D. (1985). Foundations of Parasitology.
5.	Tıbbi parazit hastalıkları (M. Ali Özcel)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Parasitology definition. Importance of parasitic diseases in Turkey

Week 2 - Theoretical

Ways of living together (Commensalism, mutualism, symbiosis, foresis), Structural features of viruses

Week 3 - Theoretical

Types of parasitism according to the types of host-parasite relationship, Names of the hosts of the parasite

Week 4 - Theoretical

Living place and development of parasites, Nomenclature of parasites (Nomenclature)

Week 5 - Theoretical

Nomenclature of parasitic diseases, Reproduction, and reproduction in parasites

Week 6 - Theoretical

Adaptations occurring in parasites, Harmful effects of parasites

Week 7 - Theoretical

Protection in parasitic diseases, Immunity in parasitic diseases, Parasitic diseases common in humans and animals

Week 8 - Theoretical

Biology, transmission routes, diseases, diagnosis, treatment, prevention methods, epidemiology of Pediculus capitis, Pediculus corporis, Phthirus pubis lice and Sarcoptic, Demodex mange

Week 9 - Theoretical

Biology, transmission routes, diseases, diagnosis, treatment, prevention methods, epidemiology of Trypanosoma spp and Trichomonas vaginalis

Week 10 - Theoretical

Biology, transmission routes, diseases, diagnosis, treatment, prevention methods, epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii, Leishmania spp ve Plasmodium spp.

Week 11 - Theoretical

Biology, transmission routes, disease, diagnosis, treatment, prevention methods, epidemiology of Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lambia species parasite

Week 12 - Theoretical

Biology, transmission routes, diseases, diagnosis, treatment, prevention methods, epidemiology of Fasciola hepatica, Dicrocoelium dendriticum

Week 13 - Theoretical

Biology, transmission routes, disease, diagnosis, treatment, prevention methods, epidemiology of Taenia spp. and Echinococcus granulosus parasites.

Week 14 - Theoretical

Biology, transmission routes, disease, diagnosis, treatment, prevention methods, epidemiology of Toxocara spp, Ascaris lumbricoides and Enterobius vermicularis parasite

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	3	4	98
Midterm Examination	1	10	1	11
Final Examination	1	10	1	11
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				120

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6	PÇ-7	PÇ-8	PÇ-9	PÇ-10
OÇ-1	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-2	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-3	5	4	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-4	5	4	4	5	5	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-5	5	4	5	5	5	4	4	4	4	4

Person Responsible for Information Package

Ins. Hakan KANLIOĞLU

Lec. Nesrin OĞURLU