Information Package / Course Catalogue
PCR Detection of Microbial Pathogens
Course Code: MİK644
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to give information about PCR detection of microbial pathogens.

Course Content

Specifity and performance of diagnostic PCR assays. PCR prosessing of samples, Critical aspects of standardization of PCR, PCR technology and applications.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Having information about PCR detection of microbial pathogens.
2.2. Having information about PCR technology and applications
3.3. To have knowledge about sample preparation for PCR applications
4.4. To have knowledge about data analyses for PCR applications
5.5. Providing ability to use these informations
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Clinical Veterinary Microbiology
2.Early, rapid and sensitive veterinary molecular diagnostics
3.Real time PCR applications
4.Biyoteknoloji
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Properties of diagnostic PCR assays
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Properties of diagnostic PCR assays
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Properties of diagnostic PCR assays
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Properties of diagnostic PCR assays
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
PCR prosessing of samples
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
PCR prosessing of samples
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
PCR prosessing of samples
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Discussion
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Critical levels of PCR standardization
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Critical levels of PCR standardization
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Critical levels of PCR standardization
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
PCR technology and applications
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
PCR technology and applications
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
PCR technology and applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Laboratory1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Laboratory120121
Reading120121
Individual Work110111
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1628
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)127
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
OÇ-5
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026