Information Package / Course Catalogue
Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Parasitology
Course Code: MBTK529
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: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to inform the students about the use and development of rapid diagnostic tests in the diagnosis of parasitic diseases.

Course Content

Rapid diagnostic tests, working principles, the role in diagnosis, difficulties in applications

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Be able to understand the advantages and disadvantages of rapid diagnostic tests.
2.Be able to understand the working principle of rapid diagnostic tests
3.Can follow new rapid diagnostic tests in the field of parasitology
4.Be able to understand the application areas of rapid diagnostic tests
5.Be able to apply rapid diagnostic tests for Malaria, Leishmania, hydatid cyst diseases.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Moleküler Parazitoloji. Özcel MA, Tanyüksel M, Eren H. (Editörler) Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği Yayını No:22, 2009.
2.Parazit Hastalıklarında Tanı. Özcel MA, Korkmaz M, Ok UZ (Editörler) Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği Yayını No:23, 2011
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Rapid diagnostic test principles
Week 3 - Theoretical
Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies
Week 4 - Theoretical
Evaluation of results
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evaluation with computer software (Quiz)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Development of rapid diagnostic tests
Week 7 - Theoretical
Comparison of rapid diagnostic tests with other tests
Week 8 - Theoretical
Practice of rapid diagnosis test in parasitology-I (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Practice of rapid diagnosis test in parasitology-II
Week 10 - Theoretical
Rapid diagnostic tests used in Leishmania
Week 11 - Theoretical
Rapid diagnostic tests used in diagnosis of hydatid cysts (Quiz)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Rapid diagnostic tests for Plasmodium
Week 13 - Theoretical
Problems and solutions in rapid diagnostic tests
Week 14 - Theoretical
Problems and solutions in rapid diagnostic tests
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures14%5
Quiz2%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment501575
Term Project30618
Individual Work130452
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)201
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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