MICROBIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HEY144E	MICROBIOLOGY	2	3	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assoc.Prof. AYDIN ARSLAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide information about the structures, classifications, general characteristics of microorganisms, the conditions necessary for the development and reproduction of microorganisms and their mechanisms of disease, important infection and disease agents and ways of protection.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction and history of microbiology, structure and general properties of microorganisms, development and growth of microorganisms, microbial metabolism and genetics, microorganism-host relationships, microbial flora of the body, infection transmission routes, disinfection, antisepsis and sterilization, general characteristics of bacteria, important bacterial agents, viruses general characteristics, important viral agents, general characteristics of fungi, important fungi and molds, general characteristics of parasites, important parasitic agents, microbial diagnosis methods, mechanisms of antibiotic action, development of resistance to antibacterial drugs, basic immunology and

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.
Categorizes medically important bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
Explains sterilization and disinfection methods.
Explains the general structure of microorganisms and disease-making mechanisms.
Applies basic microbiological analysis.

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

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Baylan, O., Erdogan, O. (2017). Microbiology in Health Sciences. ISTANBUL: Istanbul Medicine.
Kisa, O.(2014). Microbiology in Health Sciences. ISTANBUL: Nobel Medicine.

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