The aim of this course is to mention the importance of microorganisms and microbiology, to teach prokaryotic cell biology (metabolism and genetic), define nutrient and other physical needs of microorganisms, modes of transmission, infection control, host-microorganism interaction, properties of the immune system, and how clinical samples are taken from patients and processed in the laboratory.
Course Content
This course contains; Morphology and genetics of microorganisms ,Microbiota and the routes of transmission of microorganisms,Nonspecific and specific immune responses of the host,Immunodeficiency and vaccines,Medically important bacteria,Medically important fungi,Medically important parasites,9.Medically important viruses and prions,Basic microbial targets and resistance development in antimicrobial therapy,Sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis , Common pathogens that cause nosocomial infections,General principles of the clinical microbiology laboratory.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains the morphology, genetics, physiology and transmission routes of microorganisms
10, 9
C
Define prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
9
C
Defines bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses and prions
9
C
Explains the relationship between microorganism and host
10, 9
C
Explains the defence systems of the host against microorganisms
10, 9
C
Recapitulates innate and adaptive immune responses
10, 9
C
Explains vaccines and vaccine-acquired immunity
10, 9
C
Define medically important bacteria and bacterial infections
10, 9
C
Explain virulence factors of bacteria and pathogenesis of bacterial infections
10, 9
C
Define medically important viruses and viral infections
10, 9
C
Explain virus genetics and types of viral infections
10, 9
C
Describe medically important fungi and fungal infections
10, 9
C
Explain transmission routes of microorganisms with examples
10, 9
C
Define classification and nomenculature of microorganisms
9
C
Explains microbiota
10, 9
C
Explains general principles in antimicrobial therapy
10, 9
C
Categorizes antimicrobials
9
C
Explains antimicrobial resistance mechanisms
10, 9
C
Defines the concepts of sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis
10, 13, 9
C
Defines the common microorganisms that cause nosocomial infections and summarizes strategies for preventing infections
10, 9
C
Explains laboratory methods used in the detection and identification of microorganisms
9
C
Define medically important parasites and parasitic infections
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Morphology and genetics of microorganisms
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 1
2
Microbiota and the routes of transmission of microorganisms
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 1
3
Nonspecific and specific immune responses of the host
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 2
4
Immunodeficiency and vaccines
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 2
5
Medically important bacteria
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 3
6
Medically important fungi
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 5
7
Medically important parasites
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 6
8
9.Medically important viruses and prions
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 4
9
Basic microbial targets and resistance development in antimicrobial therapy
Lecture notes
10
Sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis
Lecture notes
11
Common pathogens that cause nosocomial infections
Lecture notes
12
General principles of the clinical microbiology laboratory
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 7
Resources
1. Jawetz, Melnick ve Adelberg Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji. Geo. F. Brooks, Karen C. Carroll, Janet S. Butel, Stephen A (eds.) Çeviri editörü: Osman Şadi Yenen, Nobel Tip Kitabevi, 2014 2. Özlem Güven. Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji ders notları.
1. Sağlık Bilimlerinde Mikrobiyoloji. Doç. Dr. Özgül Kısa (edt.), Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2014.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
PQ-1. Has the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their professional roles and responsibilities.
X
2
PQ-2. Has the necessary professional attitude and behaviours.
X
3
PQ-3. Performs quality and safe nursing care in line with evidence-based practices
X
4
PQ-4. Uses critical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills in nursing decisions and practices.
X
5
PQ-5. Does teamwork with colleagues and other health professionals.
X
6
PQ-6. Takes part in scientific and social projects that will contribute to individual and professional development.
X
7
PQ-7. Reaches the literature by using a foreign language in the field of nursing and uses it in its professional practices.
X
8
PQ-8. Adopts life long learning and continuous development as a principle.
X
9
PQ-9. Communicates effectively by cooperating with the individual, family and society in meeting the developing and changing health care needs
X
10
PQ-10. Provides individual-centered care by considering professional ethical principles and values.
X
11
PQ-11. Reflects technological and innovative care methods to their professional practices.
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
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
2
10
20
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
2
5
10
Midterm Exam
1
16
16
General Exam
1
16
16
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
90
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(90/30)
3
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
HEM2131800
Fall Semester
2+0
2
3
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Res.Assist. Okan AYDOĞAN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Ayşe İSTANBULLU TOSUN
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to mention the importance of microorganisms and microbiology, to teach prokaryotic cell biology (metabolism and genetic), define nutrient and other physical needs of microorganisms, modes of transmission, infection control, host-microorganism interaction, properties of the immune system, and how clinical samples are taken from patients and processed in the laboratory.
Course Content
This course contains; Morphology and genetics of microorganisms ,Microbiota and the routes of transmission of microorganisms,Nonspecific and specific immune responses of the host,Immunodeficiency and vaccines,Medically important bacteria,Medically important fungi,Medically important parasites,9.Medically important viruses and prions,Basic microbial targets and resistance development in antimicrobial therapy,Sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis , Common pathogens that cause nosocomial infections,General principles of the clinical microbiology laboratory.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains the morphology, genetics, physiology and transmission routes of microorganisms
10, 9
C
Define prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
9
C
Defines bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses and prions
9
C
Explains the relationship between microorganism and host
10, 9
C
Explains the defence systems of the host against microorganisms
10, 9
C
Recapitulates innate and adaptive immune responses
10, 9
C
Explains vaccines and vaccine-acquired immunity
10, 9
C
Define medically important bacteria and bacterial infections
10, 9
C
Explain virulence factors of bacteria and pathogenesis of bacterial infections
10, 9
C
Define medically important viruses and viral infections
10, 9
C
Explain virus genetics and types of viral infections
10, 9
C
Describe medically important fungi and fungal infections
10, 9
C
Explain transmission routes of microorganisms with examples
10, 9
C
Define classification and nomenculature of microorganisms
9
C
Explains microbiota
10, 9
C
Explains general principles in antimicrobial therapy
10, 9
C
Categorizes antimicrobials
9
C
Explains antimicrobial resistance mechanisms
10, 9
C
Defines the concepts of sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis
10, 13, 9
C
Defines the common microorganisms that cause nosocomial infections and summarizes strategies for preventing infections
10, 9
C
Explains laboratory methods used in the detection and identification of microorganisms
9
C
Define medically important parasites and parasitic infections
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Morphology and genetics of microorganisms
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 1
2
Microbiota and the routes of transmission of microorganisms
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 1
3
Nonspecific and specific immune responses of the host
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 2
4
Immunodeficiency and vaccines
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 2
5
Medically important bacteria
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 3
6
Medically important fungi
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 5
7
Medically important parasites
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 6
8
9.Medically important viruses and prions
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 4
9
Basic microbial targets and resistance development in antimicrobial therapy
Lecture notes
10
Sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis
Lecture notes
11
Common pathogens that cause nosocomial infections
Lecture notes
12
General principles of the clinical microbiology laboratory
Lecture notes, chapter in the source book: 7
Resources
1. Jawetz, Melnick ve Adelberg Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji. Geo. F. Brooks, Karen C. Carroll, Janet S. Butel, Stephen A (eds.) Çeviri editörü: Osman Şadi Yenen, Nobel Tip Kitabevi, 2014 2. Özlem Güven. Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji ders notları.
1. Sağlık Bilimlerinde Mikrobiyoloji. Doç. Dr. Özgül Kısa (edt.), Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2014.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
PQ-1. Has the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their professional roles and responsibilities.
X
2
PQ-2. Has the necessary professional attitude and behaviours.
X
3
PQ-3. Performs quality and safe nursing care in line with evidence-based practices
X
4
PQ-4. Uses critical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills in nursing decisions and practices.
X
5
PQ-5. Does teamwork with colleagues and other health professionals.
X
6
PQ-6. Takes part in scientific and social projects that will contribute to individual and professional development.
X
7
PQ-7. Reaches the literature by using a foreign language in the field of nursing and uses it in its professional practices.
X
8
PQ-8. Adopts life long learning and continuous development as a principle.
X
9
PQ-9. Communicates effectively by cooperating with the individual, family and society in meeting the developing and changing health care needs
X
10
PQ-10. Provides individual-centered care by considering professional ethical principles and values.
X
11
PQ-11. Reflects technological and innovative care methods to their professional practices.
