| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Master Thesis |
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| Course Code |
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MİK-730 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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25 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. FATİH KÖKSAL
Prof.Dr. FÜGEN YARKIN
Prof.Dr. AKGÜN YAMAN
Prof.Dr. MEHMET MACİT İLKİT
Asst.Prof.Dr. TOĞRUL NAĞIYEV
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Follows and interprets the literature on the thesis and generates hypotheses about the subject.
Prepares the project for the thesis according to application procedures and recommended format.
Selects and applies the techniques to be used in this thesis.
Plans and implements the experiments and interprets the findings.
Identifies and solves the problems during the experiment by developing new approaches.
Respects the scientific and ethical values in the data collection, evaluation and publication stages.
Presents the thesis study and current developments in accordance with the presentation plan both orally and in written form using scientific language.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Students who are in the thesis pending period gain the skills of evaluating and discussing the literature related to their research subject under the responsibility of their thesis advisor. They can perform current techniques in their thesis in accordance with the rules and principles of laboratory practice and they can interpret the findings and produce a scientific study. |
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| Course Contents |
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Master thesis is a scientific study conducted by the postgraduate students who successfully complete the courses and the topic of the thesis is suggested by The Deparment under the responsibility of thesis advisor and approved by The Institute of Health Sciences. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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C.U Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Microbiology convention hall and laboratories. |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Researching the subject of the thesis |
Reviewing literature, self-study |
Verbal lecture, Discussion |
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2 |
Researching the subject of the thesis |
Reviewing literature, self-study |
Verbal lecture, Discussion |
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3 |
Reviewing literature related to the study |
Reviewing literature, self-study |
Verbal lecture, Discussion, project-based learning |
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4 |
Reviewing literature related to the study |
Reviewing literature, self-study |
Verbal lecture, Discussion, project-based learning |
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5 |
Researching and planning on the subject of thesis |
Reviewing literature, self-study |
Discussion, project-based learning |
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6 |
Selecting the appropriate methods for the thesis |
Reviewing literature, self-study |
Discussion, project-based learning |
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7 |
Implementation of the experiments in accordance with the plan and methods. |
Laboratory preparation |
Laboratory experiment |
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8 |
Implementation of the experiments in accordance with the plan and methods. |
Laboratory preparation |
Laboratory experiment |
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9 |
Mid-term evaluation |
Self-study |
Discussion |
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10 |
Data collection |
Self-study |
Discussion |
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11 |
Data collection |
Self-study |
Discussion |
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12 |
Data analysis |
Researching Article |
Discussion |
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13 |
Interpretation of the data |
Researching Article |
Discussion |
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14 |
Regulation of the information based on the literature |
Researching Article |
Report writing |
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15 |
Reporting of research results |
Self-study |
Report writing, preparing presentation |
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16/17 |
Thesis defense |
Self-study |
Oral defense of the thesis |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Identifies morphological and physiological characteristics of microorganisms |
0 |
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2 |
Identificates genomic structures of microorganisms |
0 |
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3 |
Explains microorganisms virulance factors and infection mechanisms. |
0 |
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4 |
Defines the mechanisms of immune response and defense against microorganisms |
0 |
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5 |
Lists the antimicrobial agents. |
0 |
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6 |
Defines the mechanisms of resistance development against antimicrobial agents. |
0 |
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7 |
Lists the microscopy, culture, serological and molecular diagnostic principles used in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious microorganisms. |
0 |
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8 |
Lists microbiological tests for identification of microorganisms |
0 |
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9 |
Implements and applies the methods used in the period from receipt of the clinical specimens up to identification of the causative agent . |
0 |
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10 |
Prepares a suitable media, applicates the staining methods, biochemical tests and molecular diagnostic methods to identify microorganisms from clinical samples. |
0 |
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11 |
Applies the biochemical tests and basic microbiological staining methods which are necessary for microbiological identification . |
0 |
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12 |
Determines the microorganisms by using basic molecular diagnostic techniques. |
0 |
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13 |
Works individually or as a team member related to the field. |
5 |
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14 |
Carries out the missions given within the scope of research projects. |
5 |
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15 |
Develops a positive attitude and behaviour towards lifelong learning. |
5 |
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16 |
Evaluates own knowledge and new-learned knowledge in a critical view after graduating. |
5 |
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17 |
Communicates effectively. |
4 |
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18 |
Transfers their own ideas and developments in the field, and offers solutions visually and verbally supporting with qualitative and quantitative data. |
5 |
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19 |
Applies ethical principles during study, evaluation and result sharing. |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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