Application of working principles in the medical microbiology laboratory, explanation of laboratory methods used in the identification of fungi, parasites and viruses and application of basic techniques.
Course Content
This course contains; Working principles in the microbiology laboratory, materials, equipment and devices used in mycology and parasitology,Clinical samples, transportation conditions to the laboratory, procedures applied in the laboratory,Fungal microscopy (preparation and examination of unstained and stained preparations),Fungal culture and interpretation,Antifungal susceptibility tests,Parasite microscopy (preparation and examination of unstained and stained preparations),Identification of intestinal and genitourinary parasites,Identification of blood and tissue parasites,Immunology and molecular biology techniques in the diagnosis of fungal and parasitic infections,Arthropod vectors and resistance to antiparasitic drugs,Virus culture and culture-based tests,Immunology methods in the diagnosis of viral infections,Molecular biology methods in the diagnosis of viral infections,Molecular biology methods for virus identification and detection of antiviral resistance.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains the methods used in the detection and identification of fungi and applies the basic methods.
10, 16, 17, 9
A, H
Explains the methods used in the detection and identification of parasites and applies the basic methods.
10, 16, 17, 9
A, H
Explains the methods used in the detection and identification of viruses and applies the basic methods.
Working principles in the microbiology laboratory, materials, equipment and devices used in mycology and parasitology
2
Clinical samples, transportation conditions to the laboratory, procedures applied in the laboratory
3
Fungal microscopy (preparation and examination of unstained and stained preparations)
4
Fungal culture and interpretation
5
Antifungal susceptibility tests
6
Parasite microscopy (preparation and examination of unstained and stained preparations)
7
Identification of intestinal and genitourinary parasites
8
Identification of blood and tissue parasites
9
Immunology and molecular biology techniques in the diagnosis of fungal and parasitic infections
10
Arthropod vectors and resistance to antiparasitic drugs
11
Virus culture and culture-based tests
12
Immunology methods in the diagnosis of viral infections
13
Molecular biology methods in the diagnosis of viral infections
14
Molecular biology methods for virus identification and detection of antiviral resistance
Resources
Koneman's Color Atlas And Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology. 7th edt. Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2016.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Gains up-to-date scientific knowledge and skills in the field of microbiology and follows the innovations in this field.
X
2
Plans and statistically assesses scientific research, prepares an article for publication in a refereed journal and/or presents it in a scientific meeting.
3
Uses microbiology laboratories in accordance with good laboratory practices and biosafety rules.
X
4
Cognizant of the importance of interdisciplinary studies and follows the disciplines related to the field.
X
5
Develops ability to use of devices and tools that serve routine and research purposes in the basic microbiology laboratory and applies a research in the laboratory.
X
6
Knows how to use scientific resources in the library and/or on the internet to reach scientific information.
7
Develops the ability to present scientific study results or a topic in the field at a professional level.
8
Develops critical and analytical thinking skills by using theoretical knowledge, the ability to listen carefully and ask the right questions.
9
Defines a scientific or technical problem under supervision or rather independently, develops a plan of action to address the problem.
10
Monitors the current, national and international professional literature in the field of microbiology, presents topic of interest as a seminar or publishes the rsults in a journal.
11
Appreciates and internalizes the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing data related to the field of microbiology.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
15
6
90
Guided Problem Solving
15
10
150
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
10
10
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
5
10
50
General Exam
8
10
80
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
15
4
60
Total Workload(Hour)
440
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(440/30)
15
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Application of working principles in the medical microbiology laboratory, explanation of laboratory methods used in the identification of fungi, parasites and viruses and application of basic techniques.
Course Content
This course contains; Working principles in the microbiology laboratory, materials, equipment and devices used in mycology and parasitology,Clinical samples, transportation conditions to the laboratory, procedures applied in the laboratory,Fungal microscopy (preparation and examination of unstained and stained preparations),Fungal culture and interpretation,Antifungal susceptibility tests,Parasite microscopy (preparation and examination of unstained and stained preparations),Identification of intestinal and genitourinary parasites,Identification of blood and tissue parasites,Immunology and molecular biology techniques in the diagnosis of fungal and parasitic infections,Arthropod vectors and resistance to antiparasitic drugs,Virus culture and culture-based tests,Immunology methods in the diagnosis of viral infections,Molecular biology methods in the diagnosis of viral infections,Molecular biology methods for virus identification and detection of antiviral resistance.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains the methods used in the detection and identification of fungi and applies the basic methods.
10, 16, 17, 9
A, H
Explains the methods used in the detection and identification of parasites and applies the basic methods.
10, 16, 17, 9
A, H
Explains the methods used in the detection and identification of viruses and applies the basic methods.
Working principles in the microbiology laboratory, materials, equipment and devices used in mycology and parasitology
2
Clinical samples, transportation conditions to the laboratory, procedures applied in the laboratory
3
Fungal microscopy (preparation and examination of unstained and stained preparations)
4
Fungal culture and interpretation
5
Antifungal susceptibility tests
6
Parasite microscopy (preparation and examination of unstained and stained preparations)
7
Identification of intestinal and genitourinary parasites
8
Identification of blood and tissue parasites
9
Immunology and molecular biology techniques in the diagnosis of fungal and parasitic infections
10
Arthropod vectors and resistance to antiparasitic drugs
11
Virus culture and culture-based tests
12
Immunology methods in the diagnosis of viral infections
13
Molecular biology methods in the diagnosis of viral infections
14
Molecular biology methods for virus identification and detection of antiviral resistance
Resources
Koneman's Color Atlas And Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology. 7th edt. Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2016.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Gains up-to-date scientific knowledge and skills in the field of microbiology and follows the innovations in this field.
X
2
Plans and statistically assesses scientific research, prepares an article for publication in a refereed journal and/or presents it in a scientific meeting.
3
Uses microbiology laboratories in accordance with good laboratory practices and biosafety rules.
X
4
Cognizant of the importance of interdisciplinary studies and follows the disciplines related to the field.
X
5
Develops ability to use of devices and tools that serve routine and research purposes in the basic microbiology laboratory and applies a research in the laboratory.
X
6
Knows how to use scientific resources in the library and/or on the internet to reach scientific information.
7
Develops the ability to present scientific study results or a topic in the field at a professional level.
8
Develops critical and analytical thinking skills by using theoretical knowledge, the ability to listen carefully and ask the right questions.
9
Defines a scientific or technical problem under supervision or rather independently, develops a plan of action to address the problem.
10
Monitors the current, national and international professional literature in the field of microbiology, presents topic of interest as a seminar or publishes the rsults in a journal.
11
Appreciates and internalizes the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing data related to the field of microbiology.
