Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : BYL420 |
| 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 | : 4 |
The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the transmission dynamics of insect-borne viral infections, vector biology, and the environmental and genetic factors influencing these processes.
The course is structured with an integrative approach. Starting from the fundamentals of virology, it introduces entomology and explores the interactions between various insect species and viral pathogens. The vector capacities of mosquitoes, ticks, and other significant arthropods, along with their biological and mechanical transmission characteristics, are examined in detail. The influence of environmental variables (such as climate and geography) on these processes and the role of vectors in zoonotic transmission are also thoroughly discussed. The course is reinforced with contemporary case analyses, entomological surveillance techniques, and vector control strategies, aiming to provide students with both theoretical and practical knowledge. Genetic intervention methods (such as Wolbachia and CRISPR) and their ethical implications are also addressed in class discussions.
| Assoc. Prof. Fatma BURSALI |
| 1. | Explain the basic structure, replication mechanisms, and transmission routes of viral pathogens. |
| 2. | Describe essential entomological knowledge including insect classification, anatomical structure, and immune system. |
| 3. | Analyze the biological relationships between insects and viruses, including vector–host interactions. |
| 4. | Compare the vector capacities and disease transmission mechanisms of various insect species (e.g., mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies). |
| 5. | Identify the roles of insect vectors in zoonotic disease transmission and relate them to real-world case studies. |
| 6. | Evaluate the impact of climate change, environmental factors, and human activities on vector distribution. |
| 7. | Acquire scientific and technical knowledge on vector surveillance, diagnostics, and control strategies, and apply this knowledge in the field. |
| 8. | Engage in ethical discussions on genetic interventions (e.g., Wolbachia, CRISPR) and biosafety concerns. |
| 9. | Interpret scientific data in multidisciplinary case analyses, conduct literature reviews, and develop presentation skills. |
| 1. | Principles of Virology: Volume 1: Molecular Biology (ASM Books) – Softcover, Flint, S. Jane; Racaniello, Vincent R.; Rall, Glenn F.; Skalka, Anna-Marie; Enquist, Lynn W. |
| 2. | Medical and Veterinary Entomology– Mullen & Durden |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Reading | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Individual Work | 14 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 100 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
OÇ-2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
OÇ-3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | ||||||||||
OÇ-4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||
OÇ-5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
OÇ-6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |||||||||
OÇ-7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||
OÇ-8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||
OÇ-9 | |||||||||||||||