Information Package / Course Catalogue
Cystic Echinococcosis
Course Code: TPR642
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 life cycles of E granulosus. Sign, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of cystic hydatiosis. By field studying, programe for diagnosis and treatment of cystic hydatiosis is made.  Preventive methods are earned for society.

Course Content

The epidemiology, morphology and life cycles of E granulosus. Sign, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of cystic hydatiosis. By field studying, programe for diagnosis and treatment of cystic hydatiosis is made.  Preventive methods are earned for society.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Echinococcus granulosus, morphology, and classification of life-cycle understanding of the role
2.Evaluate the epidemiological impact of genetic differences in Echinococcus granulosus
3.Turkey and the world to assess the status of hydatid cyst disease
4.Recognition of the clinical findings of hydatid cyst
5. Application of immunological tests for the diagnosis of hydatid cyst
6.Recognizing the importance of hydatid cyst disease in animals
7.Understanding of hydatid cyst disease, treatment methods
8.To prepare the sample control program
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mandell LG, Douglas RG, Bennett JE (eds) 2000. Principles and Practice of infectious Diseases. Beşinci Baskı. Churchill livingstone.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
E.granulosus, classification, morphology, epidemiology, life cycle, transmission routes,
Week 2 - Theoretical
Genetic differences in Echinococcus granulosus
Week 3 - Theoretical
Echinococcosis types of biochemical, physiological properties and molecular biology
Week 4 - Theoretical
In vivo and in vitro cultivation of Echinococcus species
Week 5 - Theoretical
Geographic distribution of Echinococcus species and the situation in Turkey
Week 6 - Theoretical
Hydatid disease clinic
Week 7 - Theoretical
Immunological diagnosis of hydatid cyst
Week 8 - Theoretical
Radiological and molecular diagnostic methods in hydatid cyst Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Radiological and molecular diagnostic methods in hydatid cyst
Week 10 - Theoretical
Echinococcosis in animals species, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, treatment, and vaccine studies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Prevention and control methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Surgical and percutaneous treatment
Week 13 - Theoretical
medication
Week 14 - Theoretical
Hydatid Disease control program planning
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory150115
Seminar8018
Project1022
Laboratory1033
Studio Work150115
Quiz4014
Midterm Examination1011
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
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
OÇ-7
OÇ-8
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026