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  Course Description
Course Name : Special Bacteriology I

Course Code : MİK-505

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Lists the general properties of infection forming Gram-positive-negative cocci, enteric bacteria and gram-negative nonfermentative bacilli.
Explains the diseases and disease mechanism of Gram-positive cocci.
Explains the methods of Gram-positive cocci isolation from clinical specimens.
Explains the diseases and disease mechanism of Gram-negative cocci.
Explains the methods of Gram-negative cocci isolation from clinical specimens.
Explains the diseases and disease mechanism of Enteric bacteria.
Explains the methods of Enteric bacteria isolation from clinical specimens.
Explains the diseases and disease mechanism of nonfermentative gram negative basilli.
Explains the methods of nonfermentative gram negative basilli isolation from clinical specimens.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Acquires basic knowledge and skills about the properties of the bacteria that cause disease in humans, disease mechanisms and isolation from clinical specimens.

Course Contents : In this course, general characteristics, diseases, disease mechanisms and isolation from clinical specimens of Gram positive-negative cocci, gram-negative enteric bacilli and nonfermentative bacteria, which cause disease in humans, are introduced.

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 General characteristics of gram-positive cocci Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
2 Staphylococci, micrococci Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
3 Streptococci, enterococci Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
4 General characteristics of gram-negative cocci Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
5 Neisseria, Moraxella Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
6 General characteristics of Enterobactericeae Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
7 E.coli, Klebsiella Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
8 Midterm Exam preparation written exam
9 Salmonella, Shigella Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
10 Proteus Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
11 Citrobacter ,Serratia Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
12 General characteristics of nonfermentative gram-negative bacilli Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
13 Pseudomonas Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
14 Acinetobacter Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
15 Stenotrophomonas, Plesiomonas, Aeromonas Self-study, Reading recommended resources Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion
16/17 Final Self-study, Reading recommended resources 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
 Temel ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji, Şemsettin Ustaçelebi. Güneş Kitabevi
Required Course Material(s)  Essential Microbiolgy S.Hogg J.Willey& Sons 2005.
 Basic Lab Clinical Bacteriology. 2. BASKI J.Vandepıtte WHO 2003
 Bacterial Pathogenesis: a Molecular Approach, Second Edition, Abigail A. Salyers and Dixie D. Whitt. 2001, ASM Press.


  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 5
3 Explains microorganisms virulance factors and infection mechanisms. 5
4 Defines the mechanisms of immune response and defense against microorganisms 5
5 Lists the antimicrobial agents. 5
6 Defines the mechanisms of resistance development against antimicrobial agents. 5
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 . 3
10 Prepares a suitable media, applicates the staining methods, biochemical tests and molecular diagnostic methods to identify microorganisms from clinical samples. 3
11 Applies the biochemical tests and basic microbiological staining methods which are necessary for microbiological identification . 3
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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 104
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.16
ECTS Credit: 4