Information Package / Course Catalogue
Acute Phase Proteins in Microbiology and Clinical Applications
Course Code: MİK648
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to give information about acute phase proteins in microbiology and clinical applications.

Course Content

Acute phase response, acute phase proteins, structure and possible function in acute phase response, regulation of acute phase proteins, the cytokines and hormones implicated in acute phase protein regulation, acute phase proteins in the clinical applications.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Uğur PARIN
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Having information about acute phase proteins
2.2. Having information about mechanisms of acute phase proteins
3.3. To have knowledge about measurement techniques of acute phase proteins
4.4. To have information about the evaluation of acute phase protein levels
5.5. Providing ability to use these informations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Handbook of Vertebrate Immunology
2.İmmunoloji
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Acute phase response
Week 2 - Theoretical
Acute phase response
Week 3 - Theoretical
Acute phase response
Week 4 - Theoretical
Acute phase proteins
Week 5 - Theoretical
Acute phase proteins
Week 6 - Theoretical
Structure of acute phase proteins
Week 7 - Theoretical
Structure of acute phase proteins
Week 8 - Theoretical
Discussion
Week 9 - Theoretical
Functions of acute phase proteins
Week 10 - Theoretical
Functions of acute phase proteins
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cytokins within the regulation of acute phase proteins
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cytokins within the regulation of acute phase proteins
Week 13 - Theoretical
Clinical applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Clinical applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination1628
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)48
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
OÇ-2
4
5
3
5
4
5
3
OÇ-3
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
3
5
4
5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026