MÄ°K711 - HISTORY and ORGANISATION of MICROBIOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
HISTORY and ORGANISATION of MICROBIOLOGY MÄ°K711 1st Semester 2 0 2 3
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Observation
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Dolunay Gülmez Kıvanç 
Course objectiveUnderstanding the historical development of microbiology and its effects on human health 
Learning outcomes
  1. To learn how microbiology emerged and the basics of microbiological methods
  2. To understand the contribution of microbiology on human health
Course ContentEmerging and proving germ theory
Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology
Scientific organization of microbiology and approach in govermantal institutions 
ReferencesSherman IW. Twelve Diseases that changed our world. 2007, ASM Press Washington DC.
Schreiber W, Mathys FK. Infectio. 1987, F.Hoffmann-La Roche ? Co. Ltd., Basle.
World Health Organisation website
Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report
Other journals indexed in SCI-e 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Emerging and proving germ theory
Week 2Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology 1
Week 3Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology 2
Week 4Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology 3
Week 5Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology 4
Week 6Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology 5
Week 7Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology 6
Week 8Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology 7
Week 9Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology 8
Week 10Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology 9
Week 11Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology 10
Week 12Important plagues in history: Differences of approach before and after microbiology 11
Week 13Scientific organization of microbiology and approach in govermantal institutions
Week 14Student presentations
Week 15Preparedness for final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation240
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam160
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes140
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes160
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14228
Presentation / Seminar Preparation21224
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload312690

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, as required by the field of health.    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 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest