Course Description
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY | - | Yearly | 24+12 | - | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Committee Course |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Hatice Kübra AKAY VAROL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Res.Assist.(Dr) Oğuzhan KÖSE, Assist.Prof. Hatice Kübra AKAY VAROL, Prof.Dr. Süleyman YILDIRIM |
| Assistant(s) | Res. assist. Okan Aydoğan, Res. assist. Oğuzhan Köse, Res. assist. Özge Kurt Arkanöz, Res. assist. Burcu Aydın |
| Aim | To understand the characteristics of microorganisms that cause infectious diseases, the infections they produce, the host–microorganism interactions, their clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, and methods of prevention. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Overview of medical microbiology, Introduction to bacteriology,Bacterial cell structure,Bacterial genetics,Bacterial metabolism,Bacterial groups, microbiota, pathogenicity and the development of infection,Bacterial virulence factors,Introduction to mycology and selected clinically important fungi,Introduction to parasitology and selected clinically important parasites,Introduction to viruses,Viral genetics, selected clinically important viruses,Methods of sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis,Antimicrobial drugs, development of antibiotic resistance. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Defines medically important bacterial infections. 2. Defines parasitic and fungal infections and understands their diagnosis. 3. Discusses medically important viruses and viral infections. 4. Performs laboratory diagnostic and identification tests and evaluates their results. 5. Defines methods of disinfection, antisepsis, and sterilization. | 13, 17, 37, 9 | A, D |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 17: Experimental Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of medical microbiology, Introduction to bacteriology | Lecture notes, relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 2 | Bacterial cell structure | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 3 | Bacterial genetics | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 4 | Bacterial metabolism | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 5 | Bacterial groups, microbiota, pathogenicity and the development of infection | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 6 | Bacterial virulence factors | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 7 | Introduction to mycology and selected clinically important fungi | Lecture slides and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 8 | Introduction to parasitology and selected clinically important parasites | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 9 | Introduction to viruses | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 10 | Viral genetics, selected clinically important viruses | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 11 | Methods of sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 12 | Antimicrobial drugs, development of antibiotic resistance | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| Resources |
| 1. Medical Microbiology (7th edition), Murray. 2. Koneman’s Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology (7th edition). 3. Medical Microbiology and Immunology (16th edition), Warren Levinson. 4. Microbiology: An Introduction (11th edition), Gerard J. Tortora. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. He/She has the ability to monitor and evaluate the practical tools used in the field of dentistry, the literature containing the most up-to-date information and other resources. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. He/She has the knowledge to evaluate the source, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information obtained in the field of dentistry. He/she integrates this information with the information of all disciplines in the field of health, analyzes it and uses it in his/her professional practices. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. He/She interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution suggestions and provides the most ideal treatment for patients by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dentistry. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. He/She provides health education for individuals, families and society by integrating its knowledge in the field of dentistry with the knowledge of other health disciplines, creating interpretations and new information. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. He/She clearly conveys her thoughts, problems and solution methods, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data and evidence by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he/she has acquired in the field of dentistry. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. He/She independently carries out a study related to the field of dentistry using her advanced knowledge | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. He/She takes responsibility as a team member or individually to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in dental applications. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. He/She assumes the leadership role in solving problems in the field of dentistry, plans and manages activities for the development of employees under its responsibility and examines and evaluates the process. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9 He/She determines the learning needs and goals in the field of dentistry and directs its learning by accessing resources effectively and quickly. He/She is open to development, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and continues this behavior throughout her professional life. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. He/She informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of dentistry, listens to their thoughts, wishes and expectations, and conveys his/her own thoughts and solution suggestions to problems to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | ||||||
| 11 | PQ-11. He/she examines and improves his/her knowledge in the field of dentistry with his/her colleagues, patients and relatives, with a critical perspective specific to each individual. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. He/She knows a foreign language (English) at a level that allows him/her to continue his/her professional development by following international publications and meetings in the field of dentistry and to communicate verbally and in writing with his/her colleagues. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ-13. He/She uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field of dentistry. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. While practicing dentistry, he/she respects social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of patient data and teaches these values. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15.He/She develops and implements strategies, policies and implementation plans on matters related to dentistry and evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. He/She uses the knowledge she has absorbed in the field of dentistry in interdisciplinary studies to solve oral and dental health problems of the individual and community. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 12 | 3 | 36 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 12 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 6 | 1 | 6 | |||
| General Exam | 12 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 66 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(66/30) | 2 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY | - | Yearly | 24+12 | - | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Committee Course |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Hatice Kübra AKAY VAROL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Res.Assist.(Dr) Oğuzhan KÖSE, Assist.Prof. Hatice Kübra AKAY VAROL, Prof.Dr. Süleyman YILDIRIM |
| Assistant(s) | Res. assist. Okan Aydoğan, Res. assist. Oğuzhan Köse, Res. assist. Özge Kurt Arkanöz, Res. assist. Burcu Aydın |
| Aim | To understand the characteristics of microorganisms that cause infectious diseases, the infections they produce, the host–microorganism interactions, their clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, and methods of prevention. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Overview of medical microbiology, Introduction to bacteriology,Bacterial cell structure,Bacterial genetics,Bacterial metabolism,Bacterial groups, microbiota, pathogenicity and the development of infection,Bacterial virulence factors,Introduction to mycology and selected clinically important fungi,Introduction to parasitology and selected clinically important parasites,Introduction to viruses,Viral genetics, selected clinically important viruses,Methods of sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis,Antimicrobial drugs, development of antibiotic resistance. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Defines medically important bacterial infections. 2. Defines parasitic and fungal infections and understands their diagnosis. 3. Discusses medically important viruses and viral infections. 4. Performs laboratory diagnostic and identification tests and evaluates their results. 5. Defines methods of disinfection, antisepsis, and sterilization. | 13, 17, 37, 9 | A, D |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 17: Experimental Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of medical microbiology, Introduction to bacteriology | Lecture notes, relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 2 | Bacterial cell structure | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 3 | Bacterial genetics | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 4 | Bacterial metabolism | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 5 | Bacterial groups, microbiota, pathogenicity and the development of infection | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 6 | Bacterial virulence factors | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 7 | Introduction to mycology and selected clinically important fungi | Lecture slides and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 8 | Introduction to parasitology and selected clinically important parasites | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 9 | Introduction to viruses | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 10 | Viral genetics, selected clinically important viruses | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 11 | Methods of sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| 12 | Antimicrobial drugs, development of antibiotic resistance | Lecture notes and relevant chapters of the reference textbooks |
| Resources |
| 1. Medical Microbiology (7th edition), Murray. 2. Koneman’s Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology (7th edition). 3. Medical Microbiology and Immunology (16th edition), Warren Levinson. 4. Microbiology: An Introduction (11th edition), Gerard J. Tortora. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. He/She has the ability to monitor and evaluate the practical tools used in the field of dentistry, the literature containing the most up-to-date information and other resources. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. He/She has the knowledge to evaluate the source, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information obtained in the field of dentistry. He/she integrates this information with the information of all disciplines in the field of health, analyzes it and uses it in his/her professional practices. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. He/She interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution suggestions and provides the most ideal treatment for patients by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dentistry. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. He/She provides health education for individuals, families and society by integrating its knowledge in the field of dentistry with the knowledge of other health disciplines, creating interpretations and new information. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. He/She clearly conveys her thoughts, problems and solution methods, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data and evidence by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he/she has acquired in the field of dentistry. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. He/She independently carries out a study related to the field of dentistry using her advanced knowledge | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. He/She takes responsibility as a team member or individually to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in dental applications. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. He/She assumes the leadership role in solving problems in the field of dentistry, plans and manages activities for the development of employees under its responsibility and examines and evaluates the process. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9 He/She determines the learning needs and goals in the field of dentistry and directs its learning by accessing resources effectively and quickly. He/She is open to development, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and continues this behavior throughout her professional life. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. He/She informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of dentistry, listens to their thoughts, wishes and expectations, and conveys his/her own thoughts and solution suggestions to problems to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | ||||||
| 11 | PQ-11. He/she examines and improves his/her knowledge in the field of dentistry with his/her colleagues, patients and relatives, with a critical perspective specific to each individual. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. He/She knows a foreign language (English) at a level that allows him/her to continue his/her professional development by following international publications and meetings in the field of dentistry and to communicate verbally and in writing with his/her colleagues. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ-13. He/She uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field of dentistry. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. While practicing dentistry, he/she respects social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of patient data and teaches these values. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15.He/She develops and implements strategies, policies and implementation plans on matters related to dentistry and evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. He/She uses the knowledge she has absorbed in the field of dentistry in interdisciplinary studies to solve oral and dental health problems of the individual and community. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |