Prof.Dr. Ayşegül ÇOPUR ÇİÇEK, Prof.Dr. Süleyman YILDIRIM
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide students with an in-depth conceptual basis for understanding the morphological, taxonomic and pathogenic characteristics of eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses in general, their modes of transmission and mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance.
Course Content
This course contains; Anatomical and morphological structure, taxonomic and phylogenetic characteristics of fungi, Pathogenesis of fungi and mechanisms of interaction with the immune system ,Dermatophytosis and opportunistic fungi ,Cutaneous fungi,Subcutaneous fungi,Mycotoxins and their importance ,General characteristics of parasites and mechanisms of interaction with the immune system ,Enteric and urogenital protozoa ,Blood and tissue parasites ,General structure of viruses and virus-host relationships,Risks that genetic characteristics, transmission routes, human behavior, environmental factors may pose for virus infections,Characteristics of DNA viruses, DNA viruses infecting humans, viral pathogenesis,Characteristics of RNA viruses, RNA viruses causing human infectious ve viral pathogenesis,Antiviral drugs and mechanisms of action.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Knows the general structure, morphological, taxonomic and phylogenetic characteristics of fungi 2. Lists the cell structures of fungi and general characteristics of opportunistic fungi 3. Counts the common dermatophytosis (tinea) agents in the clinic 4. Lists the general characteristics of cutaneous and subcutaneous mycoses 5. Explains systemic mycoses with examples 6. Defines mycotoxins and explains their effects on human physiology 7. Explains the basic concepts related to parasitology 8. Describes the basic components (evolution) of parasitology 9. Lists medically important parasite groups (Protozoa, Helminths, etc.) 10. Describes the relationships between parasite and host organisms 11. Describes the method of naming parasites and parasitic diseases 12. Explains the sources of parasites or parasitoses 13. Gives examples of parasitism types 14. Classifies parasite species according to their life forms 15. Gives examples about the ways of entry and exit of parasites into the human / living body 16. Explains the structural and genetic characteristics of viruses and virus-host relationships 17. Explains the properties of DNA viruses and lists the DNA viruses that cause infection in humans 18. Explains the properties of RNA viruses and lists the DNA viruses that cause infection in humans 19. Interprets the risks that may be experienced in virus infections based on host types, transmission routes, human behavior, environmental factors 20. Explains antiviral drugs and their mechanisms of action
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Anatomical and morphological structure, taxonomic and phylogenetic characteristics of fungi
2
Pathogenesis of fungi and mechanisms of interaction with the immune system
3
Dermatophytosis and opportunistic fungi
4
Cutaneous fungi
5
Subcutaneous fungi
6
Mycotoxins and their importance
7
General characteristics of parasites and mechanisms of interaction with the immune system
8
Enteric and urogenital protozoa
9
Blood and tissue parasites
10
General structure of viruses and virus-host relationships
11
Risks that genetic characteristics, transmission routes, human behavior, environmental factors may pose for virus infections
12
Characteristics of DNA viruses, DNA viruses infecting humans, viral pathogenesis
13
Characteristics of RNA viruses, RNA viruses causing human infectious ve viral pathogenesis
14
Antiviral drugs and mechanisms of action
Resources
1. Medical Microbiology (7th Edition), Patrick Murray et al. 2. Jawetz Melnick & Adelbergs Medical Microbiology, and 3. Selected articles
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.
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.
6
Knows how to use scientific resources in the library and/or on the internet to reach scientific information.
X
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.
X
9
Defines a scientific or technical problem under supervision or rather independently, develops a plan of action to address the problem.
X
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.
X
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
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
12
12
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
25
25
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
100
100
General Exam
1
145
145
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
310
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(310/30)
10
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
MICROBIOLOGY II
MKBY1113178
Fall Semester
2+0
2
10
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Süleyman YILDIRIM
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Ayşegül ÇOPUR ÇİÇEK, Prof.Dr. Süleyman YILDIRIM
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide students with an in-depth conceptual basis for understanding the morphological, taxonomic and pathogenic characteristics of eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses in general, their modes of transmission and mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance.
Course Content
This course contains; Anatomical and morphological structure, taxonomic and phylogenetic characteristics of fungi, Pathogenesis of fungi and mechanisms of interaction with the immune system ,Dermatophytosis and opportunistic fungi ,Cutaneous fungi,Subcutaneous fungi,Mycotoxins and their importance ,General characteristics of parasites and mechanisms of interaction with the immune system ,Enteric and urogenital protozoa ,Blood and tissue parasites ,General structure of viruses and virus-host relationships,Risks that genetic characteristics, transmission routes, human behavior, environmental factors may pose for virus infections,Characteristics of DNA viruses, DNA viruses infecting humans, viral pathogenesis,Characteristics of RNA viruses, RNA viruses causing human infectious ve viral pathogenesis,Antiviral drugs and mechanisms of action.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Knows the general structure, morphological, taxonomic and phylogenetic characteristics of fungi 2. Lists the cell structures of fungi and general characteristics of opportunistic fungi 3. Counts the common dermatophytosis (tinea) agents in the clinic 4. Lists the general characteristics of cutaneous and subcutaneous mycoses 5. Explains systemic mycoses with examples 6. Defines mycotoxins and explains their effects on human physiology 7. Explains the basic concepts related to parasitology 8. Describes the basic components (evolution) of parasitology 9. Lists medically important parasite groups (Protozoa, Helminths, etc.) 10. Describes the relationships between parasite and host organisms 11. Describes the method of naming parasites and parasitic diseases 12. Explains the sources of parasites or parasitoses 13. Gives examples of parasitism types 14. Classifies parasite species according to their life forms 15. Gives examples about the ways of entry and exit of parasites into the human / living body 16. Explains the structural and genetic characteristics of viruses and virus-host relationships 17. Explains the properties of DNA viruses and lists the DNA viruses that cause infection in humans 18. Explains the properties of RNA viruses and lists the DNA viruses that cause infection in humans 19. Interprets the risks that may be experienced in virus infections based on host types, transmission routes, human behavior, environmental factors 20. Explains antiviral drugs and their mechanisms of action
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Anatomical and morphological structure, taxonomic and phylogenetic characteristics of fungi
2
Pathogenesis of fungi and mechanisms of interaction with the immune system
3
Dermatophytosis and opportunistic fungi
4
Cutaneous fungi
5
Subcutaneous fungi
6
Mycotoxins and their importance
7
General characteristics of parasites and mechanisms of interaction with the immune system
8
Enteric and urogenital protozoa
9
Blood and tissue parasites
10
General structure of viruses and virus-host relationships
11
Risks that genetic characteristics, transmission routes, human behavior, environmental factors may pose for virus infections
12
Characteristics of DNA viruses, DNA viruses infecting humans, viral pathogenesis
13
Characteristics of RNA viruses, RNA viruses causing human infectious ve viral pathogenesis
14
Antiviral drugs and mechanisms of action
Resources
1. Medical Microbiology (7th Edition), Patrick Murray et al. 2. Jawetz Melnick & Adelbergs Medical Microbiology, and 3. Selected articles
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.
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.
6
Knows how to use scientific resources in the library and/or on the internet to reach scientific information.
X
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.
X
9
Defines a scientific or technical problem under supervision or rather independently, develops a plan of action to address the problem.
X
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.
X
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.