GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY205	GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY	3	4	3	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. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. MUSTAFA NİZAMLIOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It's aimed to gain knowledge and skills about microorganisms, their classification, general characteristics; to explain the necessary conditions for the development and growth of the microorganisms, and mechanisms of disease formation; to teach important infections disease agents and controls; basic laboratory practice.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to microorganisms, their classification, structure, growth, control of microorganisms and their interactions with other organisms and the environment immun system and antigen-antibody reactions, the most common infectious disease agents and disease forming mechanisms, laboratory techniques in general microbiology including microscopy, staining, aseptic technique, transfer,culturing.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define infectious diseases and their control.
Discuss some of the important bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoan disease that affect humans.
Practice fundamental microbiological techniques.
Demonstrate the cells that play a role in the immune system.
Explain the ways of microorganisms entering into body.
Classify the medically important pathogens that affect humans.
Explain the types of human immun responses.
Compare different sterilisation and desenfection techniques.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search, Individual research	Introduction and History of Microbiology	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
2	Literature search, Individual research	Classification, Structure and General Properties of Microorganisms	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
3	Literature search, Individual research	Development and Proliferation of Microorganisms	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
4	Literature search, Individual research	Microbial Metabolism and Genetics	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
5	Literature search, Individual research	Relationship Between Microorganisms-hosts	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
6	Literature search, Individual research	Normal Microbial Flora of the Body, Infection Transmission Routes	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
7	Literature search, Individual research	Disinfection, Antisepsis and Sterilization	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Individual research	General Characteristics of Bacteria and Medically Important Bacteria	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
10	Literature search, Individual research	The General Characteristics of Viruses and Medically Important Viruses	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
11	Literature search, Individual research	General Characteristics of Fungi and Molds and Medically Important Fungi and Molds	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
12	Literature search, Individual research	General Characteristics of Parasites and Medically Important Parasites	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
13	Literature search, Individual research	Microbial Diagnosis Methods	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
14	Literature search, Individual research	Mechanisms of Antibiotic Action, Development of Resistance to Antibacterial Drugs	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
15	Literature search, Individual research	Basic Immunology and Immunity	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Güven S., Demirel Zorba N.D. (2015). Genel Mikrobiyoloji, Laboratuvar Klavuzu, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Eğitim, Sağlık ve Bilimsel Araştırma Vakfı (ESBAV).
Cornelissen C.N, Fisher B. D and Harvey R. A (2012). Lippincott Illustrated Reviews:Microbiology Third Edition,Lippincott Williams And Wilkins.
Küçükbasmacı, Ö., Kuşkucu, M. A., & Aygün, G. (2019). Sağlık Bilimleri İçin Mikrobiyoloji. Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.

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	Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of Nutrition and Dietetic practice.						5
2	Define current knowledge and practices in Nutrition and Dietetics.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Asses general health problems related to nutrition.				3
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetic practices by using knowledge in this field.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.		1
2	Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the information about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.				3
2	Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.	0
2	Respond to clients' health, social and environmental problems.	0
3	Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.	0
4	Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.	0
5	Plan client-specific nutritional treatments.	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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	14	1	14
Laboratory	14	2	28
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	14	1	14
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	8	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	75	0	126