TLT206 Parasitology Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Medical Laboratory TechnologiesGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Medical Laboratory Technologies
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: TLT206
Course Name: Parasitology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FAZİLET ÖZDENOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ERDAL OĞUZ KAYA
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to provide the students with general information about parasitology and entomology and to learn the methods of making parasitological examinations.
Course Content: Parasitology related terms,
• Classification of parasites
• Classification of parasite species and related diseases
Laboratory tests

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
2) Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Learning Competence
1) Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
2) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
3) Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
4) Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Field Specific Competence
1) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
2) - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
2) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Introduction to Parasitology reading of course notes
2) Names of Parasites and Diseases Caused
3) Helmintler (Flat Wolves)
4) • Trematodlar
5) • Trematods and Helmints
6) • Nematods
7) midterm
8) • Annelidler
9) Arthropods (Arthropods)
10) ticks and cestods
11) Parasite antigens, Natural immunity and events in the cell that provide antigen in acquired immunity, Parasitic cellular and humoral immunoreactivity in infections
12) Epizootiyology in parasitic infections
13) Symptoms, diagnosis and prognosis in parasitic infections, control of parasitic diseases
14) Mechanisms of action and usage of antiparasitic drugs, application forms of antiparasitic drugs Parasitic zoonoses in humans
15) Collecting material in parasitic diseases
16) final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Tıbbi Parazitoloji, Kürşat Altıntaş
Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri,2008
References: Tıbbi Parazitoloji, Kürşat Altıntaş
Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri,2008

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) It has knowledge of the basic structure and functioning of the human body. Describes systems and anatomical structures.
2) Describes terms related to their domain.
3) Have basic theoretical and practical knowledge including current knowledge in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program.
4) To be able to use information and communication skills, to have the ability to synthesize knowledge in the technical equipment that can apply the developing technology to the field.
5) Have knowledge of basic scientific knowledge in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program.
6) Describe the problems encountered in an unexpected situation related to the analysis in accordance with the information obtained in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program.
7) It uses basic computer programs and related technologies related to the field.
8) He works as a team member to resolve problems during injuries and other emergencies.
9) It develops at a critical level knowledge and skills at the basic level in the field.
10) It communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, patient relatives, physicians and other health professionals.
11) The profession acquires moral consciousness and conforms to the scientific and ethical rules in the process of collecting data concerning the profession.
12) The Medical Laboratory Techniques Program independently conducts a given task using the basic knowledge of the field.
13) Have a life-long learning consciousness.
14) Using a foreign language, he tracks resources in his area and communicates with colleagues.
15) Evaluate and apply up-to-date information professionally.
16) He has experience working with other health disciplines.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) It has knowledge of the basic structure and functioning of the human body. Describes systems and anatomical structures.
2) Describes terms related to their domain.
3) Have basic theoretical and practical knowledge including current knowledge in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program.
4) To be able to use information and communication skills, to have the ability to synthesize knowledge in the technical equipment that can apply the developing technology to the field.
5) Have knowledge of basic scientific knowledge in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program.
6) Describe the problems encountered in an unexpected situation related to the analysis in accordance with the information obtained in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program.
7) It uses basic computer programs and related technologies related to the field.
8) He works as a team member to resolve problems during injuries and other emergencies.
9) It develops at a critical level knowledge and skills at the basic level in the field.
10) It communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, patient relatives, physicians and other health professionals.
11) The profession acquires moral consciousness and conforms to the scientific and ethical rules in the process of collecting data concerning the profession.
12) The Medical Laboratory Techniques Program independently conducts a given task using the basic knowledge of the field.
13) Have a life-long learning consciousness.
14) Using a foreign language, he tracks resources in his area and communicates with colleagues.
15) Evaluate and apply up-to-date information professionally.
16) He has experience working with other health disciplines.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Lab
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Total Workload 28