Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diagnosis and Identification Methods of Viruses
Course Code: VVR504
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course; to teach used tests and its methods for diagnosis and identification in serology and virology.

Course Content

Physically and chemically identification methods using in the virology. Serological methods using in virus identification; neutralisation test, Hemaglutination test, Hemaglutination-Inhibition test, ELISA, Complement-fixation test, Agar-gel immunodiffusion test, plque-reduction test, Single radial haemolysis test, immunofluorescent and immunoperoxydase techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Bahattin Taylan KOÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.is informed about working in virology labors
2.knows 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
3.knows isolation or production, determination, quantification and identification of viruses and diagnostic methods for virus infection
4.is able to apply basic procedures for diagnostic methods in virology lab.
5.The student will have basic knowledge of laboratory and have knowledge about virology laboratory and biosafety
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Playfair J.H.L. and Bancroft B.J. (2004) “Infection and Immunity”, 2nd edition, Oxford University Press.
2.MacLachlan N.J. and Dubovi E.J.(2012) “Fenners Veterinary Virology”, 4th edition, Academic Press
3.Jerome R.K. (2010) “Lennette’s Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infections”, 4th edition, informa
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Biosafety Managements
Week 2 - Practice
Physically and chemically identification methods using in the virology.
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Serological methods using in virus identification
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Serological methods using in virus identification
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Neutralization Test
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Hemagglutination Test
Week 7 - Theoretical
Hemagglutination-Inhibition Test
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Mid-Term Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Complement-Fixation Test
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Week 11 - Theoretical
Agar-Gel Immunodiffusion Test
Week 12 - Theoretical
Plaque-Reduction Test
Week 13 - Theoretical
Single radial Hemolysis Test
Week 14 - Theoretical
Immunoperoxydase
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%24
Final Examination1%60
Quiz1%8
Term Assignment1%8
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1808
Individual Work141014
Quiz1718
Midterm Examination122224
Final Examination128230
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
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
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
3
OÇ-4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026