Description of Individual Course Units

Code Name Type Year Semester ECTS
623001082017 Medical Microbiology-I Zorunlu 1 2 4.00

Objectives of the Course

This course aims to introduce the students the groups of microorganisms and to provide the basic principles and methods used in microbiology laboratory.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Öğr. Gör. Simge ARKAN

Learning Outcomes

1 Have information about basic microbiological concepts and applications.
2 Have knowledge about the microanatomic structure.
3 Have knowledge about the growth and the environmental factors affecting the growth of microorganisms.
4 Have knowledge about the general properties of the pathogens (bacteria, virus, fungi and parasites) for human.
5 Have knowledge about the differences of sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis terms and the application.

Mode of Delivery

Öğr. Gör. Simge ARKAN

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Basic microbiology (definition of microbiology and microorganisms, microanatomic structure and growth of bacteria) Microbiological diagnostic methods General properties of the pathogens (bacteria, virus, fungi and parasites) for human Transmission of pathogenic microorganisms to human and prevention Microbial growth control (sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

1 Introduction to Microbiology
2 Practical principles in microbiology laboratory
3 Classification, taxonomy and nomenclature of microorganisms
4 Microscopy and Cell Morphology
5 Microanatomical structure of bacteria
6 Other microorganism groups (parasites, fungi and viruses)
7 Midterm exam
8 Midterm exam
9 Microbial nutrition and the growth of microorganism
10 Environmental effects on microbial growth
11 Culture methods of microorganisms
12 Enumeration methods for microorganisms
13 Control of microbial growth (sterilization, disinfection)
14 Diagnostic Microbiology
15 Final exam
16 Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Lecture notes Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi, Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, Palme Yayıcılık, 2016. Genel Mikrobiyoloji Laboratuvar Yöntemleri, Ayşın Çotuk, Esra İlhan Sungur, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2015. Sağlık Meslekleri için Mikrobiyoloji, Cilt 1, Rüştü Taştan, Alparslan Okcu,Umuttepe yayınları, 2015.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri 40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri 60
100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Count WORKLOAD (hours) TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)
Ara Sınav 1 1 1
Final Sınav 1 1 1
2 1 2
Derse Katılım 12 2 24
12 2 24
1 2 2
Soru-Yanıt 12 1 12
12 2 24
Bireysel Çalışma 12 2 24
Ara Sınav İçin Bireysel Çalışma 1 4 4
Final Sınavı içiin Bireysel Çalışma 1 8 8
126