Information Package / Course Catalogue
Infectious Diseases
Course Code: BYL414
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course, to learn diagnosis, treatment and basic information about prevention methods of infectious diseases in society seen among individuals and caused life-threatening consequences

Course Content

General description, variety, infection transmissions, diagnosis and treatment methods of infection diseases, general precaution in the protection from infection diseases, basic principles and objectives of antibiotic use

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Esin POYRAZOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn diseases caused by viruses
2.To learn factor and infection transmissions, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations
3.To learn clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection
4.To learn diseases caused by bacteria
5.To learn factor and infection transmissions, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations
6.To learn clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection
7.To learn diseases caused by parasites
8.To learn factor and infection transmissions, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations
9.To learn clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection
10.To learn diseases caused by fungi
11.To learn factor and infection transmissions, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations
12.To learn clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection
Recommended or Required Reading
1.David Schlossberg - 2015. Clinical Infectious Disease. Second Edition, Cambridge Univ. Pres.
2.William F. Wright, DO, MPH – 2013. Essentials of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Demos Medical Publishing, USA.
3.- Nandini Shetty, ?Julian W Tang, ?Julie Andrews – 2009. Infectious Disease: Pathogenesis, Prevention and Case Studies. Wiley-Blackwell, USA.
4.Ayşe Willke Topçu, Güner Söyletir, Mehmet Doğanay- 2008. Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları ve Mikrobiyolojisi. 3. baskı, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
5.Sherwood L. Gorbach, ?John G. Bartlett, ?Neil R. Blacklow – 2004. Infectious Diseases.Third Edition, Lippincott Williams-Wilkins, USA.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview of infectious diseases and interaction between individuals
Week 2 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by viruses (Measles, Three-Day Measles, Chickenpox, Mumps)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by viruses (Poliomyelitis, Viral Encephalitis, Flu, Grippe, Influenza A)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by viruses (Rabies, AIDS, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by viruses (Hepatit A, Hepatit B, Hepatit C, Herpes Simpleks)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by bacteria (Scarlet Fever, Whooping Cough, Diphteria, Tetanus, Tuberculosis)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by bacteria (Pneumonia, Typhoid fever- Paratyphoid, Cholera, Bacillary Dysentery)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by bacteria (Gonorrhoea, Pox, Anthrax) Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by bacteria (Brucellosis, Epidemic Meningitis, Epidemic Typhus fever)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by bacteria (Food Poisonings- toxins)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by parasites (Toxoplasmosis, Malaria, Ascariasis, Giardiasis)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by parasites (Oxyuriasis, Teniasis, Ancylostomyasis, Necatoriasis)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by parasites (Cyst hydatid, Trichomoniasis, Mange)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Factor and infection transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and laboratory findings, complications and protection methods of diseases caused by fungi (Tinea, Onikomikoz, Candida, Aspergillus)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
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
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PÇ-12
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OÇ-1
4
3
4
4
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
3
3
OÇ-4
4
3
4
4
OÇ-5
4
OÇ-6
3
3
OÇ-7
4
3
4
4
OÇ-8
4
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3
3
OÇ-10
4
3
4
4
OÇ-11
4
3
4
4
OÇ-12
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026