The course focuses on mastering advanced concepts, diagnostic techniques, disease pathogenesis and strategies to deal with challenges such as antimicrobial resistance.
Course Content
This course contains; Microbial diversity and Bacterial Classification /Domains of Bacteria/Human microbiota,Bacterial Cell Structure and Function, growth, and energy production pathways ,Microbial genomic structure, genome evolution and antibiotic resistance mechanisms,Host-pathogen bacteria interactions ,Selected discussions of Gram positive and Gram negative pathogenic bacteria ,Disinfection and sterilization methods and important concepts ,Typing methods of microorganisms ,Discussions on recent scientific articles .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Knows the diversity of the microbial world and its contribution to ecocide
2. Explains how the microbiome can affect human physiology and the role of the microbiome in infectious diseases.
3. Describes the methods used in the taxonomic classification of microorganisms
4. Describes the pathways of bacterial metabolism and energy production
5. Explains the mechanisms of bacterial gene expression and protein biosynthesis and describe the relationship between genome evolution and antibiotic resistance in bacteria
6. Explains the transmission routes of microorganisms with examples.
7. Explains the virulence factors of pathogenic bacteria and the mechanisms of protection from the immune system
8. Explains the immune systems of the host against microorganisms.
9. Explains the virulence factors and infection mechanisms of Gram positive and Gram negative pathogenic bacteria that frequently cause infection. 10. Defines disinfection antisepsis sterilization methods
11. Explains the principles of culture-based and molecular typing methods
12. Compiles the latest scientific articles on a selected topic and writes them in systematic review format
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Microbial diversity and Bacterial Classification /Domains of Bacteria/Human microbiota
2
Bacterial Cell Structure and Function, growth, and energy production pathways
3
Microbial genomic structure, genome evolution and antibiotic resistance mechanisms
4
Host-pathogen bacteria interactions
5
Selected discussions of Gram positive and Gram negative pathogenic bacteria
6
Disinfection and sterilization methods and important concepts
7
Typing methods of microorganisms
8
Discussions on recent scientific articles
Resources
1. Microbiology: An Introduction (11th Edition), Gerard J. Tortora et al.
2. Medical Microbiology (7th Edition), Patrick Murray et al.
3. Preselected scientific articles
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Plans and statistically assesses scientific research, prepares an article for publication in a refereed journal and presents it in a scientific meeting.
X
2
Knows laboratory methods used in the field of Medical Microbiology and designs experimental studies on microorganisms.
X
3
Gains up-to-date scientific knowledge and skills in the field of microbiology and follows the innovations in this field.
X
4
Develops ability to use of devices and tools that serve routine analyses and research purposes in the medical microbiology laboratory
X
5
Statistically analyzes results of experiments at the expert level, (re)evaluates and convincingly defends, if necessary, and presents the results of scientific studies at the in writing or orally.
X
6
Develops ability to write grant proposals
X
7
Solves a scientific and technical problem.
X
8
Participates in meetings related to the field of Medical Microbiology, presents papers, participates in discussions, talks before audiance
X
9
Understands and interprets microbial diseases and their etiology at expert level.
X
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
2
30
Guided Problem Solving
15
6
90
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
2
20
40
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
2
20
40
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
2
20
40
General Exam
2
25
50
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
290
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(290/30)
10
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
The course focuses on mastering advanced concepts, diagnostic techniques, disease pathogenesis and strategies to deal with challenges such as antimicrobial resistance.
Course Content
This course contains; Microbial diversity and Bacterial Classification /Domains of Bacteria/Human microbiota,Bacterial Cell Structure and Function, growth, and energy production pathways ,Microbial genomic structure, genome evolution and antibiotic resistance mechanisms,Host-pathogen bacteria interactions ,Selected discussions of Gram positive and Gram negative pathogenic bacteria ,Disinfection and sterilization methods and important concepts ,Typing methods of microorganisms ,Discussions on recent scientific articles .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Knows the diversity of the microbial world and its contribution to ecocide
2. Explains how the microbiome can affect human physiology and the role of the microbiome in infectious diseases.
3. Describes the methods used in the taxonomic classification of microorganisms
4. Describes the pathways of bacterial metabolism and energy production
5. Explains the mechanisms of bacterial gene expression and protein biosynthesis and describe the relationship between genome evolution and antibiotic resistance in bacteria
6. Explains the transmission routes of microorganisms with examples.
7. Explains the virulence factors of pathogenic bacteria and the mechanisms of protection from the immune system
8. Explains the immune systems of the host against microorganisms.
9. Explains the virulence factors and infection mechanisms of Gram positive and Gram negative pathogenic bacteria that frequently cause infection. 10. Defines disinfection antisepsis sterilization methods
11. Explains the principles of culture-based and molecular typing methods
12. Compiles the latest scientific articles on a selected topic and writes them in systematic review format
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Microbial diversity and Bacterial Classification /Domains of Bacteria/Human microbiota
2
Bacterial Cell Structure and Function, growth, and energy production pathways
3
Microbial genomic structure, genome evolution and antibiotic resistance mechanisms
4
Host-pathogen bacteria interactions
5
Selected discussions of Gram positive and Gram negative pathogenic bacteria
6
Disinfection and sterilization methods and important concepts
7
Typing methods of microorganisms
8
Discussions on recent scientific articles
Resources
1. Microbiology: An Introduction (11th Edition), Gerard J. Tortora et al.
2. Medical Microbiology (7th Edition), Patrick Murray et al.
3. Preselected scientific articles
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Plans and statistically assesses scientific research, prepares an article for publication in a refereed journal and presents it in a scientific meeting.
X
2
Knows laboratory methods used in the field of Medical Microbiology and designs experimental studies on microorganisms.
X
3
Gains up-to-date scientific knowledge and skills in the field of microbiology and follows the innovations in this field.
X
4
Develops ability to use of devices and tools that serve routine analyses and research purposes in the medical microbiology laboratory
X
5
Statistically analyzes results of experiments at the expert level, (re)evaluates and convincingly defends, if necessary, and presents the results of scientific studies at the in writing or orally.
X
6
Develops ability to write grant proposals
X
7
Solves a scientific and technical problem.
X
8
Participates in meetings related to the field of Medical Microbiology, presents papers, participates in discussions, talks before audiance
X
9
Understands and interprets microbial diseases and their etiology at expert level.
