NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES

Course Description

In the Neglected Tropical Diseases course, students will be provided with information regarding several tropical diseases and their pathogens including Leishmaniasis, Chagas disease/Sleeping sickness, Trachoma, Arboviruses (with a focus on flaviviruses), Malaria, Schistosomiasis as well as their preferred treatment options. Novel drug design strategies and drug development methodologies will be covered. The disease causing pathogen and the vector which transmits the pathogen will be covered as well as strategies for infection control and treatment. Epidemiological distribution of neglected tropical diseases and pathogenesis will be thoroughly discussed. Public health concerns, geographical distribution and pharmaceutical approaches for treatment and prevention are among the covered topics. Students are also expected to present on recent research in the field, directed at microbiological investigations, treatment and prevention methodologies.

NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain what Neglected Tropical Diseases are and which ones are Neglected Tropical Diseases
2. 02 Explain why Neglected Tropical Diseases are classified as such
3. 03 Explain and identify the drugs used for neglected tropical diseases as well as their spread mechanisms and pathogenesis

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 The Causes and Impacts of Neglected Tropical and Zoonotic Diseases: Opportunities for Integrated Intervention Strategies by Beyrer Chris, Sonal Singh, and Darshan Sudarshi.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define neglected tropical diseases SOLO 2
2. L02 List the neglected tropical diseases SOLO 2
3. L03 Explain the pathogen involved in each neglected tropical disease as well as disease pathogenesis SOLO 3
4. L04 Recognise and define the disease mechanisms associated with neglected tropical diseases SOLO 3
5. L05 Describe treatment methodologies used for specific neglected tropical diseases SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has the theoretical and applied knowledge required by the dietitian profession
2. P02 Uses the knowledge and skills throughout the professional life, in the protection and improvement of individual, family and community health, to prevent and treat the diseases.
3. P03 Provides training and consultancy by using scientific evidence in order to increase the health level and quality of life of the society.
4. P04 Have the ability of learning, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
5. P05 Uses information technologies and specific technological equipment to the field effectively
6. P06 Maintains personal and professional development with the awareness of lifelong learning.
7. P07 Carries out its profession in accordance with in the line with ethical principles, legal framework and standards.
8. P08 Uses the professional skills in accordance with the fundamental values and culture of the population at national and international statues.
9. P09 Acts in accordance with quality management processes.
10. P10 Takes a role in research, projects and activities in collaborate with the healthcare team and other disciplines.
11. P11 Have the ability to follow information in the professional field and to communicate with colleagues by using Turkish and at least one foreign language.

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