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Course Description Course Name : Medical Mycology Course Code : MİK-502 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET MACİT İLKİT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines superficial mycosis agents . Describes growth conditions,epidemyological and ecological features of dermatophytes . Defines antropophilic dermatophytes . Explains Zoophilic dermatophytes. Describes geophilic dermatophytes . Explains Dermatophytes infections in the world and Turkey . Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : MİK-200 Basic Microbiology MİK-503 Practical Mycrobiology Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To give information about general characteristics,infections,epidemiology and transmission ways of dermatophytes. Course Contents : In this lesson description of dermatophytes, classification of dermatophytosis, importance of dermatophytes in the country and the world will be discussed. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : C.U Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Microbiology convention hall and laboratories.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Medical mycology: an overwiev of human infections, Superficial mycosis agents Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation 2 Dermatophytes and reproductive characteristics Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation 3 Dermatophytes and epidemiological characteristics Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation 4 Dermatophytes and ecological characteristics Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, presentation 5 Antropophilic dermatophytes Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture 6 Zoophilic dermatophytes Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture 7 Geophilic dermatophytes Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture 8 Midterm exam Exam Preperation Written exam 9 Tinea capitis: Clinical manifestations Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture,presentation 10 Tinea capitis: Laboratory Diagnosis Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject,laboratory preperation Verbal lecture,presentation, laboratory 11 Tinea glabrosa and its importance Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture 12 Tinea pedis; clinical manifestations and epidemiology Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject,article research Verbal lecture,presentation 13 Tinea incognito, id reaction and Majocchi granuloma Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture,presentation 14 An overview of dermatophytosis in Turkey Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, discussion 15 An overview of dermatophytosis in the world. Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture, discussion 16/17 Final exam Exam Preperation Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Ilkit M. Cukurova University Faculty of medicine, 2nd Term lecture notes. 2011.  Hay R, Merz W. Topley and Wilson’s Microbiology and Microbial Infections, Medical Mycology, 10th edn, Vol. 5. London: Arnold Publishers, 2005.  Evans EGV, Richardson MD. Medical Mycology: A Practical Approach. Oxford: IRL Press. 1989.3. Required Course Material(s)  Kane J, Summerbell R, Sigler L, Krajden S, Land G, eds. Laboratory Handbook of Dermatophytes: A Clinical Guide and Laboratory Manual of Dermatophytes and Other Filamentous Fungi From Skin, Hair and Nails. Belmont, CA: Star Publishing, 1997   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Identifies morphological and physiological characteristics of microorganisms 2 2 Identificates genomic structures of microorganisms 2 3 Explains microorganisms virulance factors and infection mechanisms. 2 4 Defines the mechanisms of immune response and defense against microorganisms 2 5 Lists the antimicrobial agents. 3 6 Defines the mechanisms of resistance development against antimicrobial agents. 2 7 Lists the microscopy, culture, serological and molecular diagnostic principles used in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious microorganisms. 5 8 Lists microbiological tests for identification of microorganisms 5 9 Implements and applies the methods used in the period from receipt of the clinical specimens up to identification of the causative agent . 5 10 Prepares a suitable media, applicates the staining methods, biochemical tests and molecular diagnostic methods to identify microorganisms from clinical samples. 5 11 Applies the biochemical tests and basic microbiological staining methods which are necessary for microbiological identification . 5 12 Determines the microorganisms by using basic molecular diagnostic techniques. 4 13 Works individually or as a team member related to the field. 4 14 Carries out the missions given within the scope of research projects. 4 15 Develops a positive attitude and behaviour towards lifelong learning. 4 16 Evaluates own knowledge and new-learned knowledge in a critical view after graduating. 4 17 Communicates effectively. 5 18 Transfers their own ideas and developments in the field, and offers solutions visually and verbally supporting with qualitative and quantitative data. 4 19 Applies ethical principles during study, evaluation and result sharing. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 89 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.56 ECTS Credit: 4