Information Package

Ph.D. on Medical Microbiology

MIK651

SEROLOGICAL METHODS IN MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Course Code
MIK651
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
8
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describes serological methods and mechanisms based on in-vitro antigen-antibody coupling reaction.
  2. List the methods used in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
  3. Applies serological methods based on in-vitro antigen-antibody association reaction and interprets the results.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionIn this course, serological methods and mechanisms based on in-vitro antigen-antibody association reaction, their role in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment follow-up of infectious diseases in the field of clinical microbiology will be explained.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Serological Concepts and General Principles
2nd Week Grouping of Serological Methods
3rd Week Classical Serological Methods-1
4th Week Classical Serological Methods-2
5th Week Classical Serological Methods-3
6th Week Signed Solid Phase Methods-1
7th Week Signed Solid Phase Methods-2
8th Week Serological Diagnosis of Bacterial Infections-1
9th Week Serological Diagnosis of Bacterial Infections-2
10th Week Serological Diagnosis of Viral Infections
11th Week Serological Diagnosis of Viral Infections-2
12th Week Serological Diagnosis of Fungal Infections
13th Week Serological Diagnosis of Parasitic Infections
14th Week Autoantibody Tests
Recommended or Required Reading1. Isenberg HD. Klinik Mikrobiyoloji Yöntemleri El Kitabı (Garcia LS ed., Başustaoğlu A, Yıldıran ŞT, cev. ed). Üçüncü Baskı. Ankara, Atlas Kitapçılık. Cilt 1, 2, 3.; 2013.
2. A. Dürdal Us. Serolojik Tanı Yöntemleri, Uygulama ve Değerlendirme. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2006, Ankara
3. Levinson W. Tibbi Mikrobiyoloji ve Immunoloji (Sener B, Esen B cev ed). 1. Baskı. Ankara, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri, 2018.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Total(%) 30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 30
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 70
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 1 21 21
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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