Course Objectives: |
To have knowledge about the structures, classification, general characteristics of microorganisms, to explain the conditions and disease-generating mechanisms necessary for the growth and reproduction of microorganisms; to teach important infectious, disease factors and ways of prevention; it is aimed to gain knowledge and skills related to basic laboratory practice. |
Course Content: |
The structure of bacteria, reproductive properties and metabolism of bacteria, bacterial genetics, viruses, general features of fungi, general features of parasites, sterilization and disinfection, antibacterial agents, environmental microbiology, transmission of infectious agents, pathogenesis and normal flora, introduction to immunology, structure of immune system, natural immune mechanisms, acquired immune mechanisms, infectious agents transmitted through digestion and food poisoning. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to microbiology and history |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
2) |
Classification, structure and general properties of microorganisms |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
3) |
Growth and reproduction of microorganisms |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
4) |
Microbial metabolism and genetics |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
5) |
Microorganism-host relationships |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
6) |
Normal microbial flora of the body, ways of infection |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
7) |
Disinfection, antisepsis and sterilization |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
8) |
MIDTERM WEEK |
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9) |
General properties of bacteria, medically important bacteria |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
10) |
General features of viruses, medically important viruses |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
11) |
General properties of fungi and molds, medically important fungi and molds |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
12) |
General features of parasites, medically important parasites |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
13) |
Microbial diagnostic methods |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
14) |
Antibiotic action mechanisms, development of resistance to antibacterial drugs, basic immunology and immunity |
Literature Search, Individual Research |
15) |
FINAL EXAM |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Murray PR, Rosenthal KS, Kobayashi GS, Pfaller MA (2002) "Medical Microbiology", Fourth edition, Mosby Inc, Missouri USA
Roitt I, Brotoff J, Male D (2005) "Immunology" Seventh edition, Mosby Inc, Missouri USA
Brooks GF, Butel JS, Morse SA (2008) "Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology", Twenty-fourth edition, McGraw-Hill Companies inc., USA |
References: |
Murray PR, Rosenthal KS, Kobayashi GS, Pfaller MA (2002) "Medical Microbiology", Fourth edition, Mosby Inc, Missouri USA
Roitt I, Brotoff J, Male D (2005) "Immunology" Seventh edition, Mosby Inc, Missouri USA
Brooks GF, Butel JS, Morse SA (2008) "Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology", Twenty-fourth edition, McGraw-Hill Companies inc., USA |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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It can manage nursing care in accordance with ethical principles and laws. |
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2) |
Can transfer theoretical knowledge to nursing applications. |
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3) |
Have basic psychomotor skills of nursing. |
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4) |
Having basic psychomotor skills of your nursing. |
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5) |
Individuals, families and the community have the knowledge to perform nursing roles and functions in meeting the health care needs. |
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It can contribute to the formation of health policies. |
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7) |
Can take responsibility as individual and team member in nursing applications. |
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8) |
It can use health information systems in the maintenance. |
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9) |
To have general cultural knowledge required to be a contemporary individual and a professional member. |
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10) |
To be able to carry out projects and activities by cooperating among the sectors in social awareness consciousness. |
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11) |
Using a foreign language, you can follow the information in the field and communicate with your foreign colleagues. |
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