MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TLP255	MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY II	3	4	2	5

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	Assist.Prof. ARZU ÖZGEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ÇAĞDAŞ ADIÖREN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to teach the fundamental practices used in the medical microbiology laboratory; and to enable students to acquire basic skills related to clinical sample collection, culture media preparation, staining techniques, bacterial diagnostic methods, differentiation of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, antibiotic susceptibility testing, molecular and serological methods, and the use of microscopy, thereby allowing students to correctly and safely perform microbiological diagnostic processes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Within the scope of this course, clinical sample collection and transport in the microbiology laboratory, culture media and staining techniques used in microbiology, basic methods for bacterial identification, differentiation of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, antibiotic susceptibility testing and interpretation, molecular microbiological methods and serological tests, types of microscopes and their applications in microbiological diagnosis, and culture methods are covered, providing a comprehensive evaluation of microbiological diagnostic processes through laboratory-based applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Applies basic safety rules related to working in the microbiology laboratory.
Explains the principles of proper clinical sample collection and transport.
Distinguishes culture media used in microbiology according to their purposes.
Applies staining techniques in the microbiological diagnostic process.
Defines the basic methods used in bacterial identification.
Differentiates Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria based on laboratory findings.
Performs antibiotic susceptibility tests using appropriate methods.
Explains the role of molecular and serological tests in microbiological diagnosis.
Defines types of microscopes and their intended uses.
Interprets the microbiological diagnostic process by evaluating culture and laboratory findings together.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual study.	Clinical Sample Collection in the Microbiology Laboratory	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
2	Literature review, individual study.	Culture Media Used in Microbiology and Their Characteristics	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
3	Literature review, individual study.	Stains and Staining Techniques Used in Microbiology	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
4	Literature review, individual study.	Basic Methods Used in the Diagnosis of Bacteria	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
5	Literature review, individual study.	Gram-Positive Cocci and Their Characteristics	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
6	Literature review, individual study.	Gram-Positive Bacilli and Their Characteristics	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
7	Literature review, individual study.	Gram-Negative Cocci and Their Characteristics	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
8	Literature review, individual study.	Gram-Negative Bacilli and Their Characteristics	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
9	Literature review, individual study.	1st Practical Exam: Quiz	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review, individual study.	Molecular Microbiological Methods and Serological Tests	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
12	Literature review, individual study.	Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing and Interpretation	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
13	Literature review, individual study.	2nd Practical Exam: Laboratory Exam	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
14	Literature review, individual study.	Types of Microscopes and Their Use in Microbiological Diagnosis	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
15	Literature review, individual study.	Culture Methods and General Evaluation in Microbiological Diagnosis	Lecturing/practical application and question–answer.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bozkaya, E. (2002). Tıbbi mikrobiyoloji I. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Kısa, Ö. (2014). Sağlık bilimlerinde mikrobiyoloji. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Küçükbasmacı, Ö., Aygün, G., & Kuşkucu, M. A. (2019). Sağlık bilimleri için mikrobiyoloji. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Murray, P. R. (2018). Murray temel tıbbi mikrobiyoloji (Türkçe baskı). Güneş Tıp Kitabevi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Computer-Lab-Practice Exam
TOTAL	1	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It explains the basic knowledge in the field of health sciences where the employee will work as a support staff member.
2	He/She defines the medical terminology in the field of health sciences, where he/she will work as a support staff member.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They utilize access methods and tools for information and technology related to their field.
2	They communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other members of the community.
3	They become proficient in forming a team and working together with the physician.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1
2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She uses the equipment in his field effectively.
2	They effectively use the necessary computer software and hardware in their professional practice.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can conduct independent research in their field.
2	They can find solutions when faced with unforeseen situations in applications related to their field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are proficient in acquiring the concept of lifelong learning and self-improvement.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It facilitates teamwork.
2	They communicate with colleagues by keeping up with information in their field using a foreign language.
3	She/he participates in organizing technical tours.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are competent in adopting and applying ethical principles and professional values.
2	She/he keeps up with information related to the profession.
3	They apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in hospitals.

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	4	56
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	14	4	56
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	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	127