BASIC MICROBIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIK101	BASIC MICROBIOLOGY	1	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer İKBAL DEMİRALP
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer NUR GAMZE BOSTAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To provide information about the general characteristics of microorganisms that cause disease in humans and their relationships with humans and each other.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to microbiology includes topics such as classification of microorganisms, bacterial cell structure, production and staining methods of microorganisms, normal flora, disease causing microorganisms, immune system, antibiotics, disinfection, antisepsis, sterilization, etc.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognizes microorganisms and classify them
Explains structure of bacterial cell
Explains normal human flora and the importance.
Defines host-microorganism relationships and ways of transmission
Has knowledge about the immune system
Has information about antibiotics
Explains disinfection, antisepsis and sterilization methods

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research.	Introduction to Microbiology and History of Microbiology	Oral presentation, Q&A
2	Literature review, individual research.	Factors Affecting the Development of Microorganisms	Oral presentation, Q&A
3	Literature review, individual research.	Microbial Diversity	Oral presentation, Q&A
4	Literature review, individual research.	Bacteria Cell Structure	Oral presentation, Q&A
5	Literature review, individual research.	Bacteria General Features	Oral presentation, Q&A
6	Literature review, individual research.	Bacterial Metabolism and Replication	Oral presentation, Q&A
7	Literature review, individual research.	Molds and Their Characteristics	Oral presentation, Q&A
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, individual research.	Yeasts and Their Characteristics	Oral presentation, Q&A
10	Literature review, individual research.	Viruses and Their Characteristics	Oral presentation, Q&A
11	Literature review, individual research.	Protozoa and Their Characteristics	Oral presentation, Q&A
12	Literature review, individual research.	Microbial Flora	Oral presentation, Q&A
13	Literature review, individual research.	Sterilization and Disinfection Methods	Oral presentation, Q&A
14	Literature review, individual research.	Working Principles & Using Microscope in the Laboratory	Oral presentation, Q&A
15	Literature review, individual research.	An overview	Oral presentation, Q&A
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Patrick R. Murray, Murray Temel Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji, (2018), Türkçe Baskı: Güneş Tıp Kitabevi
Cynthia Nau Cornelissen, Marcia Metzgar Hobbs, (2022) Lippincott Mikrobiyoloji: Şekillerle Açıklamalı Derleme Ders Kitapları
Paul G. Engelkirk, Janet Duben-Engelkirl, Burton Sağlık Bilimlerinde Mikrobiyoloji, (2017), İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri
Mustafa Arda, Temel Mikrobiyoloji, (2015), Medisan Yayınevi

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	Uses theoretical field knowledge in practice	0
2	Uses field terminology effectively		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Acts in accordance with the basic professional legal regulations related to the field.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Expresses social ethical values.	0
2	Participates in quality management and processes		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates in a foreign language at a basic level.		1
2	Applies changing techniques depending on the developing technology.			2
3	Uses new tools depending on the developing technology.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Updates the competencies related to the field with the awareness of lifelong learning and develops himself/herself personally.			2
2	Uses basic knowledge and skills related to the field.			2
3	Interprets data related to the field.						5
4	Evaluates the data related to the field.						5
5	Identify and solve possible problems related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works with other health disciplines.					4
2	Prepares the dialysis machine for the procedure.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Performs patient follow-up in hemodialysis from start to finish.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	After dialysis, the machine is ready for use again.	0

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	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	7	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	100