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  Course Description
Course Name : Medical Bacteriology

Course Code : MIK-509

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. FATİH KÖKSAL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Classifies bacteria.
Defines the structure of the cell wall of bacteria.
Lists the public health-threatening bacteria.
Defines the differences between the types of Staphylococcus and the hemolytic characteristics of Streptococcus.
Analyzes the differences between Gram positive and Gram negative cocci.
Explains the differences between tuberculosis and leprosis.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Getting information about the pathogens in humans, medically important Gram-positive, Gram-negative, Gram-positive spore forming-free of spores bacteria, Mycobacteria, Spirochetes and Ricketsia and defining the diseases created by these bacteria.

Course Contents : In this course human pathogen Gram-positive, Gram-negative, Gram-positive spore-forming and free of spores bacteria, Mycobacteria, Ricketsia and Spiroceta and their diseases are included.

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 Classification of bacteria Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
2 The structure of bacteria, feeding and production Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
3 Aerobic Gram-negative rods Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
4 Enterobacteriaceae Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
5 Salmonella and Shigella Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
6 Vibrios Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
7 Non-fermentative Gram-negative bacteria Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
8 Midterm Exam Exam Preparation Writtten Exam
9 Anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
10 Anaerobic gram-positive bacteria Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
11 Gram-positive cocci Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
12 Gram-negative cocci Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
13 Gram-positive bacilli Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
14 Mycobacteriacea Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
15 Spirochetes, Rickettsia Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject Verbal lecture, presentation
16/17 Final Exam Exam Preparation 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
Required Course Material(s)   Essential Microbiolgy S.Hogg J.Willey& Sons 2005.
 Temel ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji, Şemsettin Ustaçelebi. Güneş Kitabe
 Basic Lab Clinical Bacteriology. 2. BASKI J.Vandepıtte WHO 2003


  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 4
3 Explains microorganisms virulance factors and infection mechanisms. 4
4 Defines the mechanisms of immune response and defense against microorganisms 4
5 Lists the antimicrobial agents. 4
6 Defines the mechanisms of resistance development against antimicrobial agents. 4
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 . 4
10 Prepares a suitable media, applicates the staining methods, biochemical tests and molecular diagnostic methods to identify microorganisms from clinical samples. 4
11 Applies the biochemical tests and basic microbiological staining methods which are necessary for microbiological identification . 4
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 5 70
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 4 8
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 135
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.4
ECTS Credit: 5