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Course Description Course Name : General Mycology Course Code : KMB-503 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET MACİT İLKİT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes general characteristics of eukaryotic cells . Describes general characteristics of fungi . Defines media for growing fungi . Identifies the fungi under a microscope. Interprets fungal cultures. Lists physiological and biochemical tests that are used to identify fungi. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : MIK-501 Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To give information about fungi cell structure, genetics, physiology, reproduction, and the properties of growth. Course Contents : In this lesson students are taught fungal cell structure and characteristics, fungal classification and characteristics of each class, diagnostic methods for fungal infections and their applications, and interpretation of the results through examples and practice. 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 Definition and importance of medical mycology Reading on the subject Verbal lecture,discussion 2 Classification of fungi Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture 3 Yeasts Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture,presentation 4 Molds Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture,presentation 5 Dimorphic-Diphasic fungi Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture,presentation 6 Fungal cell structure Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture,presentation 7 The importance of cell structure Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject,article research Verbal lecture,discussion 8 Midterm exam Exam preperation Written exam 9 Asexual reproduction Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture 10 Sexual reproduction Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture 11 The terms of hyphaei pseudohyphae and germ tube Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject Verbal lecture,presentation 12 Media and their properties Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject,laboratory preperation Verbal lecture,presentation,laboratory 13 Direct microskopic examination of fungi Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject,laboratory preperation Verbal lecture,presentation,laboratory 14 Fungal culture and interpretation Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject,laboratory preperation Verbal lecture,presentation,laboratory 15 Physiological and biochemical tests: genus and species level identification Reading resources and lecture notes on the subject,laboratory preperation Verbal lecture,presentation,laboratory 16/17 Evaluation of the term and 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.  Evans EGV, Richardson MD. Medical Mycology: A Practical Approach. Oxford: IRL Press. 1989. Required Course Material(s)  Hay R, Merz W. Topley and Wilson’s Microbiology and Microbial Infections, Medical Mycology, 10th edn, Vol. 5. London: Arnold Publishers, 2005.   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 5 2 Identificates genomic structures of microorganisms 2 3 Explains microorganisms virulance factors and infection mechanisms. 3 4 Defines the mechanisms of immune response and defense against microorganisms 3 5 Lists the antimicrobial agents. 3 6 Defines the mechanisms of resistance development against antimicrobial agents. 3 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. 3 13 Works individually or as a team member related to the field. 0 14 Carries out the missions given within the scope of research projects. 0 15 Develops a positive attitude and behaviour towards lifelong learning. 0 16 Evaluates own knowledge and new-learned knowledge in a critical view after graduating. 0 17 Communicates effectively. 0 18 Transfers their own ideas and developments in the field, and offers solutions visually and verbally supporting with qualitative and quantitative data. 0 19 Applies ethical principles during study, evaluation and result sharing. 0 * 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 1 14     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 84 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.36 ECTS Credit: 3