Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
192000201100MICROBIOLOGY - ICompulsory115
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
In this lesson, basic subjects about Medical Microbiology and Immunology are teached.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Büşra Merve SARITAŞ
Learning Outcomes
Mode of Delivery
Evening Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Content of the lesson is as follows: Introduction to and short history of microbiology and, taxonomy of microorganisms, structure and physiology of bacteria, staining methods, sampling and general isolation methods, normal microbial flora, disinfection and sterilization methods, introduction to immunology, antigen and immunoglobulins, structure of immune system, immune response, active and passive immunization.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to microbiology and classificationof microorganisms Biosafety, universal precautions, personal hygene
2Microscopes and staining methodsRules in the microbiology. laboratory. Equipment used in the microbiology laboratory. Universal precautions, laboratory disinfection
3Microorganisms and host interactions-flora Study of the immun system and natural defense mechanisms Antigens and antibodies
4Structural and growth characteristics of bacteriae and bacterial genetics Structural and growth characteristics and identification methods of yeastsBasic and Gram staining technics
5Structure and replication of viruses and identification methods Microbisidal agents, mechanisms of antimicrobial activity
6Sterilization, disinfection and application methods of themSterilization, disinfection Preparation of growth media
7Sampling for microbiological examination and transportation of samples to the laboratory Growth media and inoculation methods of clinical samples
8Diagnostic methods in microbiology: culture and identification testsFrom sample to diagnosis; microscobic examination.
9Diagnostic methods in microbiology: antimicrobial susceptibility test methodsFrom sample to diagnosis; microscobic examination.
10MidexamFrom sample to diagnosis; microscobic examination.
11Diagnostic methods in microbiology: seroimmunological test methods Diagnostic methods in microbiology: molecular microbiological test methodsSeroimmunological diagnostic tests
12Examples for routine diagnostic tests in viral infections
13Health services and clinical microbiology
14General subject again
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Bilgehan H. Temel Mikrobiyoloji ve Bağışıklık Bilimi 8. Baskı. Fakülteler Kitabevi, Bornova, 1996 2. Serter N. Mikrobiyoloji. T.C. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları No:490, Eskişehir, 1991. 3. Başustaoğlu AC, Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji. Çeviri. Atlas Kitapçılık, Ankara, 2010
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14456
Practice14342
Question-Answer14228
Experiment14114
Individual Study for Mid term Examination111
Individual Study for Final Examination111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)144
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