MICROBIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HEY144	MICROBIOLOGY	2	3	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MAHRUK RASHIDI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. SEVİNÇ BABA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge about microorganisms' structure, classification, general characteristics, conditions necessary for the growth and reproduction of microorganisms and disease-forming mechanisms; important infections, disease factors and prevention ways.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to Microbiology and History, Structure and General Features of Microorganisms, Development and Reproduction in Microorganisms, Microbial Metabolism and Genetics, Microorganism-Host Relationships, Microbial Flora of the Body, Ways of Infection Transmission, Disinfection, Antisepsis and Sterilation, General Features of Bacteria, Important Bacterial Factors, Viruses General Features, Important Viral Agents, General Features of Fungi, Important Fungi and Molds, General Features of Parasites, Important Parasitic Factors, Microbial Diagnostic Methods, Antibiotic Action Mechanisms, Resistance to Antibacterial Drugs, Basic Immunology and Immunity.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Ranks the medically important pathogens that affect human health.
Classifies medically important bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
Explains sterilization and disinfection methods.
Explains the general structure of microorganisms.
Explains the mechanisms of disease of microorganisms.
Practices basic microbiological analysis.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Individual Research	Structure and classification of microorganisms.	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Review, Individual Research	Interactions between microorganism host.	Lecture, Laboratory Studies
3	Literature Review, Individual Research	Microbiological diagnostic methods.	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory Studies
4	Literature Review, Individual Research	Bacterial reproduction, Bacterial metabolism.	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory Studies
5	Literature Review, Individual Research	Types of bacteri	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory Studies
6	Literature Review, Individual Research	Properties of bacteria	Lecture, Laboratory Studies
7	Literature Review, Individual Research	Mycoplasma and Chlamydia	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory Studies
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Individual Research	Structure and classification of viruses	Lecture, Discussion
10	Literature Review, Individual Research	Structure and classification of fungi	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory Studies
11	Literature Review, Individual Research	General characteristics of parasites	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature Review, Individual Research	Infection agents and their properties	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory Studies
13	Literature Review, Individual Research	Infection agents and their properties	Lecture, Laboratory Studies
14	Literature Review, Individual Research	Infection agents and their properties	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory Studies
15	Literature Review, Individual Research	Antibiotics and mechanisms of action	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory Studies
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kayser, F.H., Bienz, K.A, Eckert, J., Zinkernagel, R.M. (2002). For Understanding, Learning, Referring to Medical Microbiology (9th Edition). Translated by: Kucuker, M.A., Tumbay, E., Ang, O., Erturan, Z. Istanbul: Nobel Medical Bookstores.
Cilli, F. (2002). Microbiology Lecture Notes.
Respect, G. (2002). Basic Medical Parasitology (2nd Edition). Sivas: Es-Form Offset.
Markell, E.K., John, D.T. (1999). Krotoski WA. "Markell and Voge's Medical Parasitology". Eight Edition. Philadelphia,. WB Saunders Company
Engelkirk, P.G., Engelkirk, J.D. (2016). Microbiology. Edt: Baylan, O., Erdogan, O. Istanbul Medical Bookstores.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Believes in the philosophy of holistic health care.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans, implements, evaluates, and records checks protective, developer, treatment and level of rehabilitative evidence-based nursing care.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Takes responsibility of issues related to person/family/community health.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Sustains learning with the awareness lifelong learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Behaves appropriately with legal regulations, social and professional values, ethics and principles.				3
2	Performs the role of providing collaboration and communication, as a practitioner, educator, researcher, administrator, advocate, consultant, quality improvement.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	13	2	26
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	4	1	4
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	5	1	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	1	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	70	0	125