Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mycotic Infections and Laboratory Diagnosis
Course Code: MİK605
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to give information about mycotic ınfections and laboratory diagnosis.

Course Content

Mycotic infections seen in human and animals: Dermatomycosis, Trichophytosis, Microsporosis, dermatophilosis, Rhinosporidiosis, Sporotrichosis, Blastomycosis. The microscopical morphological characteristics of samples taken. Immunology of pathogenic fungi. The colony macro and micromorphologies of cutan, subcutan and systemic mycosis. Cultural investigations of samples. Animal experiments. Serological and allergical investigations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Şükrü KIRKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Having information about laboratory diagnosis of mycotic infections
2.2. Having information about microscopic morphologies of mycotic species
3.3. Having information about cutan, subcutan and systemic mycosis
4.4. Having information about serological and allergical investigations in mycology
5.5. Providing ability to evaluate these informations
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Temel mikrobiyoloji
2.Veterinary Mycology Laboratory Manual
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Dermatomycosis
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Trichophytosis
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Microsporosis
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Dermatophilosis
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Rhinosporidiosis
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Sporotrichosis
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Blastomycosis
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Discussion
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
The microscopical morphological characteristics of samples taken
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Immunology of pathogenic fungi
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
The colony macro and micromorphologies of cutan, subcutan and systemic mycosis
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
The colony macro and micromorphologies of cutan, subcutan and systemic mycosis
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Cultural investigations of samples
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Serological and allergical investigations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%40
Quiz2%20
Assignment4%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment45124
Quiz28220
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)147
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
OÇ-3
5
3
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-4
3
4
3
3
5
5
4
OÇ-5
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026