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Course Description Course Name : Special Bacteriology I Course Code : MİK-505 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. FATİH KÖKSAL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Lists the general properties of infection forming Gram-positive-negative cocci, enteric bacteria and gram-negative nonfermentative bacilli. Explains the diseases and disease mechanism of Gram-positive cocci. Explains the methods of Gram-positive cocci isolation from clinical specimens. Explains the diseases and disease mechanism of Gram-negative cocci. Explains the methods of Gram-negative cocci isolation from clinical specimens. Explains the diseases and disease mechanism of Enteric bacteria. Explains the methods of Enteric bacteria isolation from clinical specimens. Explains the diseases and disease mechanism of nonfermentative gram negative basilli. Explains the methods of nonfermentative gram negative basilli isolation from clinical specimens. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Acquires basic knowledge and skills about the properties of the bacteria that cause disease in humans, disease mechanisms and isolation from clinical specimens. Course Contents : In this course, general characteristics, diseases, disease mechanisms and isolation from clinical specimens of Gram positive-negative cocci, gram-negative enteric bacilli and nonfermentative bacteria, which cause disease in humans, are introduced. 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 General characteristics of gram-positive cocci Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 2 Staphylococci, micrococci Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 3 Streptococci, enterococci Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 4 General characteristics of gram-negative cocci Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 5 Neisseria, Moraxella Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 6 General characteristics of Enterobactericeae Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 7 E.coli, Klebsiella Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 8 Midterm Exam preparation written exam 9 Salmonella, Shigella Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 10 Proteus Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 11 Citrobacter ,Serratia Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 12 General characteristics of nonfermentative gram-negative bacilli Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 13 Pseudomonas Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 14 Acinetobacter Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 15 Stenotrophomonas, Plesiomonas, Aeromonas Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion 16/17 Final Self-study, Reading recommended resources Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture notes and slides  Human Microbiology (Lifelines).P.H.Simon Taylo& Francis 2002  Temel ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji, Şemsettin Ustaçelebi. Güneş Kitabevi Required Course Material(s)  Essential Microbiolgy S.Hogg J.Willey& Sons 2005.  Basic Lab Clinical Bacteriology. 2. BASKI J.Vandepıtte WHO 2003  Bacterial Pathogenesis: a Molecular Approach, Second Edition, Abigail A. Salyers and Dixie D. Whitt. 2001, ASM Press.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 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 5 2 Identificates genomic structures of microorganisms 5 3 Explains microorganisms virulance factors and infection mechanisms. 5 4 Defines the mechanisms of immune response and defense against microorganisms 5 5 Lists the antimicrobial agents. 5 6 Defines the mechanisms of resistance development against antimicrobial agents. 5 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 . 3 10 Prepares a suitable media, applicates the staining methods, biochemical tests and molecular diagnostic methods to identify microorganisms from clinical samples. 3 11 Applies the biochemical tests and basic microbiological staining methods which are necessary for microbiological identification . 3 12 Determines the microorganisms by using basic molecular diagnostic techniques. 3 13 Works individually or as a team member related to the field. 1 14 Carries out the missions given within the scope of research projects. 1 15 Develops a positive attitude and behaviour towards lifelong learning. 1 16 Evaluates own knowledge and new-learned knowledge in a critical view after graduating. 1 17 Communicates effectively. 1 18 Transfers their own ideas and developments in the field, and offers solutions visually and verbally supporting with qualitative and quantitative data. 1 19 Applies ethical principles during study, evaluation and result sharing. 1 * 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 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 104 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.16 ECTS Credit: 4