SBF205 General MicrobiologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Nutrition and DieteticsGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: SBF205
Course Name: General Microbiology
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 4
Language of instruction: TR-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 : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AHMET MURAT GÜNAL
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. AYŞE DEMET KAYA
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi KEVSER ATALIK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) learn how the immune system is organized.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) to have information about the general characteristics of microorganisms.
2) Prepare to work in the microbiological diagnostic laboratory.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week 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 -
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 -

Sources

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

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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3

2

Program Outcomes
1) Graduates have the knowledge of attaining scientific knowledge in the field, monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature.
2) Graduates provide preventive health education for individual, family and community by using the information obtained in health field.
3) Graduates take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the field of practice.
5) Graduates evaluates advanced knowledge and skills in the field of health with a critical approach.
6) Graduates transfer information and solution proposal for problems to people and institutions concerned about health field in written and verbally; listen to the thoughts, expectations and expectations of the people and institutions concerned.
7) Graduates become a role model for colleagues and society through Professional identity.
8) Graduates are competent enough to understand the anatomy, physiological functions and behavior of healthy individuals and/or the patients; it is empowering to understand the relationship between the individual's health and the physical and social environment.
9) As an individual, he acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional codes of ethics regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities.
10) Cooperate with persons from related disciplines and act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation, application and announcement of results related to the health field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Graduates have the knowledge of attaining scientific knowledge in the field, monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature. 3
2) Graduates provide preventive health education for individual, family and community by using the information obtained in health field. 3
3) Graduates take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the field of practice. 2
5) Graduates evaluates advanced knowledge and skills in the field of health with a critical approach. 2
6) Graduates transfer information and solution proposal for problems to people and institutions concerned about health field in written and verbally; listen to the thoughts, expectations and expectations of the people and institutions concerned. 3
7) Graduates become a role model for colleagues and society through Professional identity. 2
8) Graduates are competent enough to understand the anatomy, physiological functions and behavior of healthy individuals and/or the patients; it is empowering to understand the relationship between the individual's health and the physical and social environment. 5
9) As an individual, he acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional codes of ethics regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities. 3
10) Cooperate with persons from related disciplines and act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation, application and announcement of results related to the health field. 2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 114