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  Course Description
Course Name : Microbiology

Course Code : DEN285

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Classify the normal flora and the local and systemic infections caused by bacteria and viruses
Understand sterilisation and disinfection processes.
Learn about the immune system cells and responses
Learn about the affect and the resistance mechanisms of antimicrobial drugs

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Teach bacteriology, immunology,micology and virology and their applications in dentistry

Course Contents : Microorganisms and diseases, the microorganisms in dentistry.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom assigned for 2nd year dental students


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to mikrobiology. Structure of bacteria cell Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
2 Reproduction of microorganism, methabolism of bacteria Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
3 Antibiotics Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
4 Lab: definition of the tools used in microbiology Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
5 Determination of senstivity to antibiotics, sterilization and disinfection Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
6 Normal flora, relationships of parasite-m.o Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
7 Sampling, sending and evaluation of diagnosis Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
8 Staphylococcus, streptococcus Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
9 Lab: Evaluation of normal microbial flora Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
10 Salmonella, shigella, coliforms Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
11 Lab: gr+ ve gr- coccus Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
12 Campylobacter, Helicobacter, Pseudomonas, Vibrios Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
13 Lab: evaluation of intestinal bacteria Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
14 Francisella, yersinya, pastörella, Klostridium, asporogenic anaerobics Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
15 1st midterm exam. Lab: Francisella, yersinya, pastörella Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
16 Introduction to immunology, antigens, organs and tissues in immunology Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
17 Anticores and symthesis mechanisms, mechanisms of antigen and anticores Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
18 Celular immunity, cerologic tests, vaccines Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
19 Treponamas, clamidia ve mikoplasma, Mikobacteria Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
20 Riketsiya, lab: evaluation of mikobacteria Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
21 Actinomyces ve Nocordialar Handouts and reference books Lecture and oral presentation
22 Dermofitler, Malassezia, Cryptococcus neoformans Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
23 Aspergillus, Zygomycetes, Candida, Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
24 Dimorphic, diphasic mycetes , micology Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
25 Morphologic and physiologic properties of viruses, reproduction and cell cultures Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
26 Interferon, interference, adenovirus-parvovirus, herpes virus Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
27 Chicken pox, picorna virus, rabies virus, Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
28 Influensa virüs, Paramikosovirus, reovirus Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
29 Viral hepatitis Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
30 Retrovirus. 2nd midterm exam Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
31 HIV Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation
32/33/34 Final Exam Handouts and reference books Discussion and oral presentation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Dr. Ahmet C. BAŞUSTAOĞLU. Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji. Güneş Tıp Kitapevi. 2010
 Geo. Brooks . Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg´s Medical Microbiology, Twenty-Fifth Edition. Lange. 2010
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Understand the concepts and relationships between concepts in the field of dentistry and have advanced contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of health care. 4
2 Have the ability to evaluate the nature, resource, limits, accuracy, reliability, and validity of knowledge. 3
3 Have the knowledge of discovering, evaluating and applying scientific information in dental field. 3
4 Be aware of the importance of ethical principles and ethical rules. 0
5 Be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding dentistry on advanced level 3
6 Be able to use the computer programs, related technology and educational tools in dentistry 0
7 Be able to take responsibility, either individually or as a team member, in solving complicated and unpredictable problems related to dental applications 3
8 Be able to critically assess acquired advanced knowledge and skills related to dentistry 3
9 Competent in specifying learning-needs and resources and guid the learning process by using resources effectively 2
10 Capable of developing and internalizing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning 0
11 Be qualified in instructing people or institutions on matters related to dentistry, transferring ideas and solving problems in a written or oral form, receiving thoughts, requirements and expectations of related people and institutions 0
12 Share professional information with both experts and people who are unfamiliar to this field 0
13 Capable of following professional information and interacting with international colleagues using at least one foreign language at European Language Portfolio B1 level 0
14 Be proficient in utilizing information and communication technologies on computer software at least at the level required by the European Computer Driving License in the field of dentistry. 0
15 Able to observe and evaluate contemporary developments in dentistry 0
16 Capable of using verbal and written Turkish language correctly and expressing herself/himself 0
17 Act according to the duties, the laws related to rights and responsibilities, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules 0
18 Improve continuously in his/her own profession, as well as skills in accordance with scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields by identifying learning needs. 0
19 Have sound information about understanding the healthy and unhealthy invidual´s structure, the physiological functions and behaviors, and the interaction between health and physical and social environment 0
20 Have adequate experience on dental clinical applications 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) 29 3 87
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 29 1 29
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 5 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 136
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.44
ECTS Credit: 5