MÄ°K609 - MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY MÄ°K609 1st Semester 3 2 4 7
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Alp 
Course objectiveTo review the macroscopic and microscopic features of the medically important microorganisms.  
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. learn general perspectives of medical microbiology.
  2. 2. get knowledge about macroscopic and microscopic features and virulence factors of bacteria and commonly encountered bacterial infections.
  3. 3. get knowledge about macroscopic and microscopic features and virulence factors of viruses and commonly encountered viral infections.
  4. 4. get knowledge about macroscopic and microscopic features and virulence factors of fungi and commonly encountered fungal infections.
  5. 5. get knowledge about macroscopic and microscopic features and virulence factors of parasites and commonly encountered parasitic infections.
  6. 6. Get knowkedge about human immune system.
Course ContentThe structures and mechanisms of diseases about medical important microroganisms.  
References1. Medical Microbiology. Murray PR, Rosenthal KS, Pfaller PA (eds) 2020; 9th edition. Mosby Elsevier Philadelphia, PA
2. Medical Microbiology ;Stefan Riedel, Jeffery A. Hobden, Steve Miller, Stephen A. Morse, Timothy A. Mietzner, Barbara Detrick, Thomas G. Mitchell, Judy A. Sakanari, Peter Hotez, Rojelio Mejia; 28 th edition; 2019, Lange. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1General microbiology
Week 2General microbiology
Week 3Bacteriology
Week 4Bacteriology
Week 5Bacteriology
Week 6Virology
Week 7Virology
Week 8Virology
Week 9Mycology
Week 10Mycology
Week 11Parasitology
Week 12Parasitology
Week 13Immunology
Week 14Immunology
Week 15Preparedness for final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation420
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam180
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes120
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes180
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 14 2 28
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment41560
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload6135210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. To acquire advanced, complete, evidence-based, current knowledge and skills in microbiology; follow the innovations in the field and gain the competence to propose innovations.  X  
2. To use evidence-based information for the planning of scientific research, research techniques and statistical analysis; to develop and carry out projects on demand and to publish/present the results.  X  
3. To gain awareness, sensitivity and knowledge about the ethics of scientific work and legal regulations.   X 
4. To be able to critically analyze and evaluate scientific research at an advanced level.   X 
5. To be able to present the information/data acquired via readings/research in front of a scientific community.    X
6. To use libraries, e-sources and e-journals subscribed by the department at adequate level.    X
7. To have knowledge about technological devices including computers and specific appliances as required for health field.  X  
8. To use microbiology laboratories in accordance with good laboratory practices and biosafety rules and contributes to quality improvement.   X 
9. To understand the purpose and interaction of different disciplines in the field and participate in solving complex problems.   X 
10. To build relationships and share information regularly in professional environments (national/ international) and share their knowledge regularly.    X
11. To participate in national and international projects and perform interdisciplinary studies.  X  

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