MÄ°K617 - BASIC MYCOLOGY
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASIC MYCOLOGY | MÄ°K617 | 1st Semester | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Prequisites | ||||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Demonstration Experiment | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Prof. Dr. Sevtap Arıkan Akdağlı | |||||
| Course objective | Acquire basic information on structure and function of fungal cells, Learn basic principles of methods used to diagnose medically important fungi and to determine antifungal susceptibility of these fungi. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | 1. Introduction to basic mycology, taxonomic classification of fungi 2. Basic concepts in mycology: yeast, mold, dimorphism, sexual and asexual reproduction concepts 3. Detailed structure of fungal cell 4. Sporulation , sexual and asexual reproduction 5. Growth of fungi 6. Nutrient acquisition, fungal metabolism and regulation 7. Important fungi in human health 8. Fungal toxins and their importance for human health 9. Antifungal drugs 10. Antifungal sensitivity tests | |||||
| References | 1. Fungal Physiology (Griffin ed.). 2nd ed., 1994, Wiley-Liss Inc., New York. 2. Manual of Clinical Microbiology (Murray, Baron, Jorgensen, Pfaller, Yolken, ed.s). 12th ed., 2019, ASM Press, Washington, D.C. 3. Topley & Wilson?s Microbiology and Microbial Infections-Medical Mycology (Merz & Hay, ed.s). 10th ed., 2007, Hodder Arnold. 4. Medically Important Fungi-A Guide to Identification. (Larone ed.). 6th ed., 2018, ASM Press, Washington, D.C. 5. Fungal Pathogenesis Principles and Clinical Applications (Calderone, Cihlar ed.s). 1st ed., 2002, Marcel Dekker Inc, New York. 6. Jawetz, Melnick, Adelberg?s Medical Microbiology (Brooks, Butel, Morse, ed.s), 28rd ed., 2019, McGraw Hill Co. 7. Journals indexed in SCI-e | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to basic mycology, taxonomic classification of fungi |
| Week 2 | Basic concepts in mycology: yeast, mold, dimorphism, sexual and asexual reproduction concepts |
| Week 3 | Detailed structure of fungal cell |
| Week 4 | Sporulation , sexual and asexual reproduction 1 |
| Week 5 | Sporulation , sexual and asexual reproduction 2 |
| Week 6 | Growth of fungi |
| Week 7 | Nutrient acquisition fungal metabolism and regulation |
| Week 8 | Important fungi in human health 1 |
| Week 9 | Important fungi in human health 2 |
| Week 10 | Fungal toxins and their importance for human health 1 |
| Week 11 | Fungal toxins and their importance for human health 2 |
| Week 12 | Antifungal drugs |
| Week 13 | Antifungal sensitivity tests 1 |
| Week 14 | Antifungal sensitivity tests2 |
| Week 15 | Preparedness for final exam |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 1 | 5 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 |
| Final exam | 1 | 95 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 1 | 5 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 95 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Application | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 4 | 15 | 60 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 47 | 37 | 210 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 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 | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest