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Dentistry (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: DENT207
Course Name: Microbiology
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
4 4 6 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. AYŞE DEMET KAYA
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: TAt the end of this course,

• Understand basic microbiology
• Learn basic information about immunology
• Know the microorganisms and their infections
• Know oral pathogens and infections
• Understand the intraoral pathologies in infectious diseases
• Know the diagnosis, treatment and prevention methods of infectious diseases.
Course Content: Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Mycology, Immunology

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Gains knowledge about classification of microorganisms and history of microbiology.
2) Gains knowledge about the equipment used in microbiology laboratory, principles of usage of devices used in microbiology laboratory.
3) Morphological differences and identification of bacteria, anatomical structures, reproductive characteristics are explained.
4) Types and classification of media used in microbiology, the principles of use and preparation of media, dye types and methods are learned
5) Explain the genetic structures and gene transfer mechanisms of microorganisms, and the clinical importance of bacteriophages.
6) Describes the principles of sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis and clinical applications
7) Classification of antimicrobial agents according to their mechanism of action, principles of use of antimicrobial agents, development of antimicrobial resistance
8) Information about host factors, bacterial virulence factors, pathogenesis of diseases, normal flora in infectious diseases are given.
9) Information about immune science is given and the properties of the antigen are defined
10) Cells involved in immune response, immune system organs are identified and immunoglobulin structure and types are described.
11) The development of immune responses, the roles of cells in the immune response, the results of immune responses are explained.
12) Explain the factors that provide the natural immunity of the host.
13) Allergic reactions that develop as a result of immune response are classified and explained.
14) The immunological based tests used in microbiological diagnosis are classified and explained.
15) Students are tested with the final exam.
16) Information about the properties of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Neisseria-Moraxella, Aerop Gr (-) bacteria, Gr (-) facultative anaerobic bacteria, diseases, diagnosis and treatment are given.
17) Nonfermentative bacteria are informed about the properties, diseases, diagnosis and treatment of spore bacteria.
18) The properties of mycobacteria and spirochetes are informed about the diseases their form, diagnosis and treatment.
19) Information about the properties of intracellular microorganisms, diseases, diagnosis and treatment are given.
20) General characteristics of fungi, diseases, diagnosis and treatment are given information about.
21) Superficial mycosis agents, subcutaneous mycosis agents and infections are defined.
22) Deep mycosis agents, opportunistic mycosis agents and the infections they form are described.
23) General characteristics of viruses, diseases, diagnosis and treatment are given information about.
24) DNA viruses and their infections are defined.
25) RNA viruses and their infections are defined.
26) General characteristics of parasites, diseases they form, diagnosis and treatment are explained.
27) In humans, The protozoa and diseases they cause are defined.
28) Helminths, arthropods and diseases they cause are defined in humans.
29) Information is given about the pathogens that can be transmitted by blood and the principles of prevention and vaccines-serums.
30) Students will be tested with final exam.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Antimicrobial agents and principles of use, Resistance Mechanisms Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
1) Introduction to microbiology, history and classification Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
2) Tools and equipment in microbiology Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
3) Bacterial structure and physiology Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
4) Media and Dyes Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
5) Genetics of microorganisms, Bacteriophages Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
6) Sterilization-Disinfection-antisepsis Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
7) Antimicrobial agents and principles of use, Resistance Mechanisms Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji
8) Host-parasite relationship, Normal Flora Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
9) Introduction to Immunology and Antigen Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
10) Organ and Cells in Immune Response, Immunoglobulins Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
11) Immune Response Mechanisms Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
12) Natural Resistance Mechanisms Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
13) Hypersensitivity Reactions Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
14) In-vitro Antigen Antibody Reactions Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
15) Final exam Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
16) Bacteriology -1 • Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, • bacteria of the genus Neisseria-Moraxella, • Aerop Gr (-) bacteria, • Characteristics of Gr (-) facultative anaerobic bacteria Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
18) Bacteriology-2, •Enteric bacteria •Non-fermentative bacteria • Characteristics of spores, diseases, diagnosis and treatment Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
19) Bacteriology -3, • Mycobacteria, • Properties of spirochetes, diseases, diagnosis and treatment Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
19) Bacteriology -4, • Properties of intracellular microorganisms, diseases, diagnosis and treatment Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
20) General Mycology, • General characteristics of fungi, diseases, diagnosis and treatment Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
21) Mycology 1, • Superficial mycosis agents • Subcutaneous mycosis agents and infections Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
22) Mycology 2, • Deep mycosis agents, • Opportunistic mycosis agents and infections Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
23) General Virology, General characteristics of viruses, diseases, diagnosis and treatment Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
24) Virology 1 • DNA viruses and infections Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
25) Virology 2 • RNA viruses and infections Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
26) General Parasitology General characteristics of parasites, diseases, diagnosis and treatment Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
27) Parasitology 1 • Protozoa and diseases Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
28) Parasitology 2 • Helminths, arthropods and diseases Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
29) Blood-borne pathogens, Immunization Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology
30) Final Exam Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Jawetz-Medical Microbiology

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: - Abbas AK, Lichtman AH, Pillai S. Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 8th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders, 2015.
- Murray PR, Rosenthal KS, Pfaller MA, eds. Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji.6.baskı. Ankara: Atlas Kitapçılık, 2010.
- Levinson W. Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji ve İmmünoloji. Çev.Ed: Şener B, Esen B. Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri, 1.basım, 2017.
References: •Murray & Rosenthal & Pfaller . Medical Microbiology, 7th Edition, Elsevier Saunders, 2012, USA - ISBN: 9780323086929
•Patrick R. Murray, Ellen Jo Barron. Manual of Clinical Microbiology. Edition 8, ASM Press, Washington,
•Levinson W. Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology,13 th Edition , McGraw-Hill Comp.,2014 - ISBN: 9780071818117

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Program Outcomes
1) Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
3) - Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level softwar
4) -Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
5) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
6) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
3) - Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level softwar
4) -Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
5) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
6) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Lab

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 3 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 28 4 112
Laboratory 28 4 112
Study Hours Out of Class 28 5 140
Midterms 3 1 3
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 368