Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mites And Other Important Medical Acaridae
Course Code: VPR523
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master'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 the course is to tell about present mange infections and diseases caused by other important acarus and also their diagnosis,ways of treatment and protection.

Course Content

The aim of the course is to tell about present mange infections and diseases caused by other important acarus and also their diagnosis,ways of treatment and protection

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to recognize the factors of mange and the diaognosis of other acarus.
2.To know the clinic of scabies.
3.To know the treatment of scabies.
4.To know how people are infected.
5.Knowing the control methods of this disease.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tüzer, E., Toparlak, M., Göksu, K. (1997) Veteriner Entomoloji. İstanbul Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Parazitoloji Abd., İstanbul.
2.Eren, H., Yukarı, B. B. (2000).
3.Wall, R., D. Shearer, 1997. Veterinary Entomology. Chapman And Hall, Great Britain.
4.Kaufmann, J., 1996. Parasitic Infections Of Domestic Animals. Birkhäuser. Switzerland.
5.Kaufmann, J., 1996. Parasitic Infections Of Domestic Animals. Birkhäuser. Switzerland.
6.Burgu, A., Karaer, Z. (2005). Parazit Hastalıklarında Tedavi. Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği, Yayın No:19.
7.Schmıdt, G.D. (1985). Foundations Of Parasitology.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Taxonomy, morphology and life cycle of mites
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sarcoptidae
Week 3 - Theoretical
Psoroptidae
Week 4 - Theoretical
Knemidokoptidae
Week 5 - Theoretical
Demodecidae, Psorergatidae
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cheyletiellidae
Week 7 - Theoretical
Dermanyssidae
Week 8 - Theoretical
(Midterm exam)-Dermanyssidae, control strategies
Week 9 - Theoretical
Varroa
Week 10 - Theoretical
Treatment and control of Astigmatid and Prostigmatid Mite Infestations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Mite-Borne Diseases of Humans
Week 12 - Theoretical
Mites as Intermediate Hosts of Tapeworms
Week 13 - Theoretical
Public Health Importance of mites
Week 14 - Theoretical
Mite-Borne Diseases of Humans
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment110111
Quiz1707
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)73
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
5
3
4
3
5
3
3
4
3
5
5
4
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
5
3
3
2
3
3
4
1
OÇ-3
5
4
5
5
4
3
3
2
3
3
1
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
2
4
1
OÇ-5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
3
4
5
4
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026