Information Package / Course Catalogue
Plasmodium Spp.
Course Code: TPR644
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The epidemiology, morphology and toxonomi of Plasmodium spp. The sign and symptoms of malaria. Treatment and prevention  methods of malaria.

Course Content

The epidemiology, morphology and toxonomi of Plasmodium spp. The sign and symptoms of malaria. Treatment and prevention  methods of malaria.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hatice ERTABAKLAR
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about the historical development of malaria
2.Grasp the importance of malaria in Turkey and for the world today
3.To diagnose malaria
4.Prepare for malaria control program
5.Malaria is able to consultation with other relevant bodies
6.To plan field work related to Malaria
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mandell LG, Douglas RG, Bennett JE (eds) 2000. Principles and Practice of infectious Diseases. Beşinci Baskı. Churchill livingstone
2.Sıtma Parazitoloji Derneği yayını
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History, structure and life cycle of plasmodium species
Week 2 - Theoretical
Malaria parasites and biochemical properties
Week 3 - Theoretical
Epidemiology of Malaria
Week 4 - Theoretical
Malaria vectors
Week 5 - Theoretical
Pathology and pathophysiology of malaria
Week 6 - Theoretical
malaria clinic
Week 7 - Theoretical
immunology of malaria Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
immunology of malaria
Week 9 - Theoretical
The diagnosis of malaria
Week 10 - Theoretical
Treatment
Week 11 - Theoretical
chemoprophylaxis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Prevention
Week 13 - Theoretical
Malaria and malaria field studies in Turkey
Week 14 - Theoretical
Today, recent advances in malaria
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory150115
Seminar8018
Project1044
Studio Work150115
Quiz4014
Midterm Examination1022
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
3
3
3
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026