Information Package / Course Catalogue
Molecular Epidemiology of Parasites
Course Code: MBTK625
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give information about the genotype distribution of human parasites both local and global level

Course Content

Blastocystis, Giardia, Entamoeba genotypes, incidence, prevalence

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Be able to have knowledge about the molecular epidemiology of parasites
2.Be able to compare the genotypes in different regions in Turkey
3.. Be able to understand the aims of genotyping studies
4.Be able to understand the relationship between genotype distributions and phenotypes of parasites
5.Be able to understand the aims of genotyping studies
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Moleküler Parazitoloji. Özcel MA, Tanyüksel M, Eren H. (Editörler) Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği Yayını No:22, 2009
2.2. Parazit Hastalıklarında Tanı. Özcel MA, Korkmaz M, Ok UZ (Editörler) Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği Yayını No:23, 2011 Eğitim Basımevi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Epidemiology concept
Week 3 - Theoretical
Molecular epidemiology and public health
Week 4 - Practice
Methods
Week 5 - Theoretical
The role in prevention of parasites (Quiz)
Week 6 - Practice
Databases search
Week 7 - Theoretical
Giardia molecular epidemiology
Week 8 - Theoretical
Topic repetition (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Plasmodium molecular epidemiology
Week 10 - Practice
Blastocystis molecular epidemiology
Week 11 - Practice
Molecular epidemiology of helminths (quiz)
Week 12 - Practice
Cyst hydatid molecular epidemiology
Week 13 - Theoretical
The importance of genotypes during outbreaks
Week 14 - Practice
Molecular epidemiology problems
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures14%5
Quiz2%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Lecture - Practice143270
Individual Work110333
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)201
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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