Microbiology (MED185) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Microbiology MED185 2 2 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Necla Tülek
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to provide students with basic information on microbiology and infectious diseases.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describes and classify the general properties of microorganisms.
  • Associates treatments with medically important bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasitic infections
  • Identifies basic immunology, vaccines and serums.
  • Establishes a relationship between hospital infections and nursing practices.
  • Gains the ability to work properly with contaminant samples with microorganisms and possible contaminating environments.
Course Content Basic microbiology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, natural and acquired immunity, hospital infections and microbiological diagnostic processes.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Microbiology; Classification, structure and proliferation of bacteria; Bacterial genetics and metabolism Reading the subject from references
2 Bacterial pathogenesis, Classification, structure and growth of viruses, Viral pathogenesis Reading the subject from references
3 Classification of fungi and their proliferation, Classification, structure and proliferation of parasites, Human flora Reading the subject from references
4 Fungal pathogenesis, Sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis, General principles of microbiology laboratory Reading the subject from references
5 Bacteria and diseases that bacterias cause I Reading the subject from references
6 Bacteria and diseases that bacterias cause 2 Reading the subject from references
7 Antibacterial agents, Immun system elements, Antigen and Antibody Reading the subject from references
8 Midterm
9 Natural immunity, Humoral and cellular immune response 1 Reading the subject from references
10 Natural immunity, Humoral and cellular immune response 2 Reading the subject from references
11 Viruses and diseases that viruses cause, Antiviral agents Reading the subject from references
12 Fungus and diseases that fungus cause, Antifungal agents Reading the subject from references
13 Parasites and diseases that parasites cause, Antiparasitic agents, Arthropods 1 Reading the subject from references
14 Parasites and diseases that parasites cause, Antiparasitic agents, Arthropods 2 Reading the subject from references
15 Hospital infections, important infections for hospital personnel and prevention these Reading the subject from references
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. • Brooks GF, Butel JS, Morse SA. Jawetz, Melnick and Adelbergs Medical Microbiology. 23rd ed. 2004.
2. • G. J. Tortora, B. R. Funke, C. L. Case Microbiology: An Introduction (10th Edition) Benjamin Cummings. 2010

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the necessary current information to meet individual, family and community health needs in an individual and holistic approach in the direction of the nursing process. X
2 Has knowledgeable and capable of evaluating the validity, validity and reliability of scientific knowledge. X
3 Has the skills to perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and practical knowledge to maintain, develop and treat illnesses. X
4 Demonstrates nursing care in the direction of scientific research, evidence, developing technology and current health policies. X
5 Respects human rights and dignity in nursing education, practices, research and management. X
6 Carries out nursing practices in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards and ethical principle. X
7 Uses critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the nursing care process. X
8 Continues self management activities as an individual and a team member within the scope of its managerial role. X
9 Takes part in researches, projects and events in the association with the health team and the other disciplines with a sense of social responsibility X
10 Uses English in a way that can comprehend literature, communicate effectively in written and verbal manner. X
11 Leads to innovation and changing with adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning for personal and professional development. X
12 Become a model to professional colleagues and communities by acting in accordance with professional ethics principles and values. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory 14 2 28
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 16 16
Total Workload 68