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Objectives of the Course

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Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to have general knowledge about viruses and virological science.
2.To be able to name diseases, which occur or can arise in Turkey and which are important for animal and public health and in addition for diagnosis and prevention of these infections
3.To be able to comprehend how to work in virology labors
4.To be able to grasp criteria in sampling for the purpose of viral diagnosis; determination and selection of suitable materials, sending samples to the virology laboratories, preparation of inoculum from suspected material
5.To be able to comprehend criteria in sampling for the purpose viral diagnosis; determination and selection of suitable materials, sending samples to the virology laboratories, preparation of inoculum from suspected material
6.To be able to comprehend isolation or production, determination, quantification and identification of viruses and diagnostic methods for virus infection
7.To be able to apply basic procedures for diagnostic methods in virology lab.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Burgu, I., Akça Y., (2006) Genel Viroloji, Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları, Ankara
2.2. Burgu, I., Akça Y., (2007) Özel Viroloji, Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları, Ankara
3.3. Murphy, F.A., Gibbs, E.P.J., Horzinek, M.C., Studdert, M.J., (1999) Veterinary Virology, Academic Press, 3. Ed., Boston, New York, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto
4.4. Flint S. J., Enquist, L. W., Racaniello, V.R., Skalka, A.M. (2009) Principles of Virology, ASM Press, 3. Ed., USA
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Virology and information about the course: Presentation of recommended books to learn virology. Importance of viruses and virology for animal and public health. History of Virology. Definition of virus: General Characters of Viruses. The Differences between viruses and other microorganisms
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Showing of movies and slides about viruses and virology.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Morphological structure of viruses, chemical composition of virions, function of virus components.
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Introduction of virology laboratory, work principles and safety in the laboratory. Information about laboratory materials. Sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Viral Replications. Antiviral drugs, interference, interferon
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Diagnosis of viral infections. Criteria in sampling for the purpose to research and diagnosis; determination and selection of suitable materials, sending samples to the virology laboratories, preparation of inoculum from suspected material.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Diversity and Taxonomy of viruses
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Virus isolation. Inoculation methods in the embryonic chicken egg
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Tissue and cell cultures. Preparation of primer cell cultures.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunology of virus infections and viral vaccines.
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Preservation of cell cultures. Virus inoculation in cell culture. Determining of virus replication in cell culture.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Picornaviridae and infections of picornaviruses. (Footh and Mouth disease virus, enterovirus, rhinovirus).
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Virus titration and plaque test.
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Neutralization test
Week 9 - Theoretical
Rhabdoviridae and infections of rhabdoviruses (Rabies, vesicular stomatitis and ephemeral fever viruses)
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Hemaglutination test. Showing about labor diagnostic of Rabies.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Bunyaviridae, Reoviridae and their infections (akabane, blue tongue and african horse sickness viruses, reovirus and rotavirus infections in different species)
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Agar Gel Immunodiffussion and Complement Fixation tests.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Paramyxoviridae and infections of paramyxoviruses ( Rinderpest, Peste des petits ruminants, distemper, PI-3 and respiratory syncytial viruses)
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Movie/ Slide show about Clinical symptoms, pathology and laboratory diagnosis of rinder pest.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Retroviridae and infections of retroviruses (visna-maedi; enzootik bovine leukosis, caprine arthritis encephalitis, feline leukosis and equine infectious anemia viruses)
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Immunofluorescence test and ELISA
Week 13 - Theoretical
Transmissible spongioform encephalopathies
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Molecular techniques using in Virology. Polimerase chain Reaction.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Retroviridae and infections of adenoviruses,Herpesviridae familyası ve oluşturduğu enfeksiyonlar (IBR/IPV, Bovine mamilitis, Coryza, atların herpesvirus enfeksiyonu)
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Papovaviridae ve Parvoviridae and their infections (canine oral papillomatosis, papillomatosis in cattle, sheep and caprine)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
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ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140570
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination118119
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026