Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| BIOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | BL483 |
| Name | Virology |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HATİCE GÜVENMEZ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HATİCE GÜVENMEZ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To learn the structure of the viruses, their replication, classification and diseases agent viruses.
Course Content
The structure of viruses, their nature, their repetition, classification, health-threatening viruses.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the structure, replication and importance of viruses. |
| LO02 | Explains virus hosts and counting (quantification) methods of viruses. |
| LO03 | Compares the RSV (Respiratuar sinsitial virus), SARS, HPV, CMV, Epstein-Barr viruses |
| LO04 | Classifies viral diversity. |
| LO05 | Compares the retrovirus, HIV, KKKA, H5N1 viruses |
| LO06 | Identifies temperent bacteriophages, lambda and P1. |
| LO07 | Lists animal viruses |
| LO08 | Identifies the HEPATITIS and rabies viruses |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explain the basic concepts and principles in biology | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | The knowledge gained in the field of biology combine with information from other sciences. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Identifies problems in the field of biology and apply methods for their solution | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | They are Field-related issues can inform the relevant persons and institutions, They share ideas and problems relating to suggestions as the written, oral and Visual to expert or transfer to non-experts. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | They know that life-long learning process and act accordingly. | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | They will increase the knowledge and experience outside major issues with specific elective courses in different fields of biology. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | They speak English enough to communicate with colleagues to understand the basic concepts of biology. | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | They both with colleagues, as well as areas with non-person establishes ethical uses of information and communication technology. In addition to professional development, in line with the interests and abilities of scientific, social, constantly improves itself by identifying learning needs in cultural and artistic fields. | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virus structure and growth, Nature of the virion | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 2 | The virus host, Quantification of viruses | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 3 | Viral replication | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 4 | Viral Diversity | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 5 | Overview of bacterial viruses, Virulent bacteriophages and T4 | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 6 | Overview of bacterial viruses, Virulent bacteriophages and T4 | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 7 | Overview of animal viruses | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | An overview | |
| 9 | Retroviruses | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 10 | HIV,KKKA, H1N1, H5N1 (Avian), | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 11 | Rabies, HEPATITS, | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 12 | HPV, CMV, Epstein-Barr, | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 13 | ZIKA, MERS | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 14 | RSV (Respiratuar sinsityal virus), SARS | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 15 | Subviral entities | Basic virology books, current literature, internet research | |
| 16 | Term Exams | An overview | |
| 17 | Term Exams | An overview |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 111 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,44 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||