PARASITOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TLP208	PARASITOLOGY	3	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ARZU ÖZGEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NUR GAMZE BOSTAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to teach basic concept of parasitology, evolution of parasites, parasite types and hosts, parasitic diseases and treatment methods, diagnosis, treatment and prevention from verious types of parasites such as Protozoon, Helmint and Arthropod.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Parasite-host, Helmints, Cestods, Nematodes, Trematodes,Protozoa, Amoeba, Sporozoons, Toxoplasma gondii, Ciliated protozoa.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Parasitology related terms , the evolution of parasite and host relationships, parasitism types, parasitism of people , do not get called parasitic disease , knows the general and specific clinical symptoms of parasitic diseases .
Parasitic knows the methods of disease diagnosis and implements.
Know the general methods of prevention and control of parasitic diseases and apply .

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Parasite-host	-
2	-	Helmints	-
3	-	Helmints	-
4	-	Cestods	-
5	-	Nematodes	-
6	-	Nematodes	-
7	-	Trematodes	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Trematodes	-
10	-	Protozoa	-
11	-	Flagellate protozoans	-
12	-	Amoeba	-
13	-	Sporozoons	-
14	-	Toxoplasma	-
15	-	Ciliated protozoa	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, is based on theoretical knowledge.					4
2	Required for applications related to the field of methods, techniques and technologies by identifying the services to use effectively.			2
3	Gains information about courses outside the field.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can choose modern techniques, tools and information technologies required for applications related to the field.		1
2	May have knowledge and skills regarding the acquisition and preservation of diagnostic data related to the field.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Required for applications related to the field of modern techniques, tools and informatics technologies to be able to select and use effectively.		1
2	Can use modern techniques, tools and information technologies required for applications related to the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can do individual work in her/his field.					4
2	Can produce solutions when faced with unforeseen situations in applications related to her/his field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Colleagues, physicians and patients communicate effectively with the ethical framework.						5
2	Examines on-site processes related to its field in public and private sector organizations.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking material from the patient for testing, storage and transfer shows sufficient skills.				3
2	Uses materials in the medical laboratory in accordance with their techniques.		1
3	Maintains equipment in the medical laboratory in accordance with its techniques.		1
4	Gains the ability to use computers at the basic level required by the field.	0
5	Have knowledge of labor law and occupational safety, environmental protection and quality awareness.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	102