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. |
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 |
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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 |
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 |