Information Package / Course Catalogue
Viral Vaccines
Course Code: VVR542
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

1. To inform the students about immune response in viral infections and vaccinations. 2. To inform the students about the advantages and disadvantages of vaccination at immunity against the viral diseases 3. To teach advantages and disadvantages on applied methods of vaccination 4. To inform the students about vaccines and type of vaccine 5. To inform practical knowledge on vaccine that is used for prophylaxis or treatment of viral diseases 6. To suggest about new development on vaccine and application of vaccine

Course Content

This course focuses on virus infection, immunity against the viral diseases, vaccination, development vaccine, types of vaccines, and also complications of vaccines.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Bahattin Taylan KOÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.The definition and types of viral vaccines are learned.
2.Have knowledge about the design and production strategies of viral vaccines.
3.To have information about large and small ruminant vaccines and vaccination programs.
4.To have information about vaccines and vaccination programs of companion animals.
5.To be informed about the human and animal comparative vaccination strategy in zoonotic diseases.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fields Virology
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, History, Definition of vaccine, Purpose of vaccination, Benefits expected from vaccination
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Immune System and Its Organs and Cells
Week 3 - Theoretical
Immunity in Viral Infections
Week 4 - Theoretical
Antigen
Week 5 - Theoretical
Types of vaccines
Week 6 - Theoretical
Types of vaccines
Week 7 - Theoretical
Rules to be considered during vaccinations (Vaccine properties, before, during and after vaccination)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Vaccine Complications, Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Rabies disease and vaccinations
Week 10 - Theoretical
Vaccinations of Dogs
Week 11 - Theoretical
Vaccinations of Cats
Week 12 - Theoretical
Vaccinations of Cattle
Week 13 - Theoretical
Vaccinations of Sheep and Goats
Week 14 - Theoretical
Vaccinations of Horses and Poultry
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131126
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026