MÄ°K605 - MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY-BV

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY-BV MÄ°K605 1st Semester 1 6 4 7
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesQuestion and Answer
Demonstration
Experiment
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Sevtap Arıkan AkdaÄŸlı 
Course objectiveTo teach the fundamental laboratory methods in medical microbiology 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. To give information about the fundamental of biosafety in bacteriology and virology laboratories.
  2. 2. To give basic information about the devices and equipment used in the bacteriology and virology laboratories.
  3. 3. To learn and carry on the fundamental techniques in bacteriology and virology laboratories.
  4. 4. To learn and carry on the fundamental quality control techniques in bacteriology and virology laboratories.
Course ContentTo give knowledge about the fundamental biosafety rules about of bacteriology and virology laboratories.
To give information and demonstrate the fundamental devices and equipment used in bacteriology and virology laboratories.
To teach methods used in bacteriology and virology laboratories.
To understand the quality control techniques in bacteriology and virology laboratories.
 
References1. Isenberg, H. D. 2007. Clinical microbiology procedures handbook. American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C.
2. Manual of Clinical Microbiology (Murray, Baron, Jorgensen, Pfaller, Yolken, ed.s). 9th ed., 2011, ASM Press, Washington, D.C.
3. Topley & Wilson?s Microbiology and Microbial Infections-Medical Mycology (Merz & Hay, ed.s). 10th ed., 2005, Hodder Arnold.

 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Basic of Biosafety in bacteriology laboratory.
Week 2Basic of Biosafety in virology laboratory.
Week 3Methods in bacteriology laboratory
Week 4Methods in bacteriology laboratory
Week 5Methods in bacteriology laboratory
Week 6Methods in bacteriology laboratory
Week 7Methods in bacteriology laboratory
Week 8Methods in bacteriology laboratory
Week 9Methods in virology laboratory
Week 10Methods in virology laboratory
Week 11Methods in virology laboratory
Week 12Methods in virology laboratory
Week 13Methods in virology laboratory
Week 14Methods in virology laboratory
Week 15Preparedness for final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments728
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam172
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes128
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes172
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 1 14
Laboratory 14 4 56
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment71284
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload4921210

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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