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  Course Description
Course Name : Seminar

Course Code : MİK-715

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. FATİH KÖKSAL
Prof.Dr. FATİH KÖKSAL
Prof.Dr. FÜGEN YARKIN
Prof.Dr. FÜGEN YARKIN
Prof.Dr. AKGÜN YAMAN
Prof.Dr. MEHMET MACİT İLKİT
Asst.Prof.Dr. TOĞRUL NAĞIYEV

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies learning needs and uses resources effectively.
Researches the literature and compiles, synthesizes, analyzes and interprets the results to produce a solution to a problem in the research area.
Critically evaluates the knowledge and skills relevant to the presentation on the subject.
Conveys the current developments and studies on the subject verbally and using visuals.
Presents the findings confidently in front of an audience.
Communicates effectively.
Develops a favorable attitude and behavior towards lifelong learning.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Gaining the ability to collect current information in the literature on the research subject, to synthesize the collected data, to analyze findings, to interpret and transfer them to the audience.

Course Contents : Literature reviewing, compiling of the information and preparing a power point presentation related to the subject that is determined with the consensus among the thesis supervisor and the other instructors of the department.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : C.U Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Microbiology convention hall


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Determination of the seminar topic Literature review, reading the source, self study Reading, Web-based learning,Individual study
2 Trying to understand the problem to achieve a solution about the selected topic Literature review, reading the source, self study Reading, Web-based learning,Individual study
3 Review of the literature on the research subject Literature review, reading the source, self study Reading, Web-based learning,Individual study
4 Review of the literature on the research subject Literature review, reading the source, self study Reading, Web-based learning,Individual study
5 Review of the literature on the research subject Literature review, reading the source, self study Reading, Web-based learning,Individual study
6 Literature evaluation Literature review, reading the source, self study Reading, Web-based learning,Individual study
7 Literature evaluation Literature review, reading the source, self study Reading, Web-based learning,Individual study
8 Literature evaluation Literature review, reading the source, self study Reading, Web-based learning,Individual study
9 Literature evaluation Literature review, reading the source, self study Reading, Web-based learning,Individual study
10 Writing the report on the research subject Literature review, reading the source, self study Report preparation
11 Writing the report on the research subject Literature e review, reading the source, self study Report preparation
12 Writing the report on the research subject Literature review, reading the source, self study Report preparation
13 Writing the report on the research subject Literature review, reading the source, self study Report preparation
14 Preparation for the the seminar presentation Literature review, reading the source, self study Presentation preparation
15 Completion of the report and submission of the report to the related academics Self study Powerpoint presentation preparation, Discussion
16/17 Completion and submission of the presentation in front of the audience Self study Presentation, Discussion


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Books and papers related to the seminar subject.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 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 0
2 Identificates genomic structures of microorganisms 0
3 Explains microorganisms virulance factors and infection mechanisms. 0
4 Defines the mechanisms of immune response and defense against microorganisms 0
5 Lists the antimicrobial agents. 0
6 Defines the mechanisms of resistance development against antimicrobial agents. 0
7 Lists the microscopy, culture, serological and molecular diagnostic principles used in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious microorganisms. 0
8 Lists microbiological tests for identification of microorganisms 0
9 Implements and applies the methods used in the period from receipt of the clinical specimens up to identification of the causative agent . 0
10 Prepares a suitable media, applicates the staining methods, biochemical tests and molecular diagnostic methods to identify microorganisms from clinical samples. 0
11 Applies the biochemical tests and basic microbiological staining methods which are necessary for microbiological identification . 0
12 Determines the microorganisms by using basic molecular diagnostic techniques. 0
13 Works individually or as a team member related to the field. 5
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. 5
18 Transfers their own ideas and developments in the field, and offers solutions visually and verbally supporting with qualitative and quantitative data. 5
19 Applies ethical principles during study, evaluation and result sharing. 5
* 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0
    Final Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload: 85
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.4
ECTS Credit: 3