BASIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PER344	BASIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES	6	2	2	4

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. MEHMET KARTAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to teach the basic subjects of microbiology and infectious diseases.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to general microbiology, general concepts related to microorganisms, structure of microorganisms, cell structure of bacteria, reproduction and development of bacteria, examination of cultures, relationship with immunology and infections, serological reactions, clinical syndromes of pathogen bacteria, infection mechanism as well as other spirochetes, chlamydia, fungi and viruses; also parasites, protozoa, helminth definitions, human effects, laboratory diagnoses, epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the classification of medical microbiology, parasitology and virology.
Explain the structure of bacteria, reproduction, metabolism.
Evaluate infections caused by microorganisms and epidemic effects on humans and communities.
Explain the importance of sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis.
Explain the mechanism of action of various antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents in the field of treatment.
Explain the basic concepts of immunology.
Explains the basic concepts of the immune system.
Elimination of the effects of infection caused by microorganisms, food and water relates to the destruction of microorganisms that cause degradation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual research	Introduction to microbiology and history, prokaryotic, eukaryotic microorganisms	Lecture
2	Reading of Literature	Microbial nutrition and growth factors, production of microorganisms	Lecture
3	Web-based research	Factor - host relationship, Bacterial genetics	Lecture
4	Individual research	Biosecurity, Sterilization, Disinfection	Lecture
5	Individual research	Laboratory methods, sampling and transportation	Case Study
6	Web-based research	Chemotherapeutic agents, mechanism of action of antibiotics	Lecture
7	Individual research	Body normal flora, the importance of host flora	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Web-based research	Infection characteristics of microorganisms	Lecture
10	Individual research	Structure of viruses, genetics of viruses, phages	Lecture
11	Reading of Literature	Structure of fungi, production of fungi	Lecture
12	Reading of Literature	Parasitology; Helminths, Nematodes, Sestodes, Trematodes	Lecture
13	Individual research	Cells and organs in immune response, immune response mechanism	Lecture
14	Individual research	Definition of infections according to systems	Lecture
15	Reading of Literature	An overview	Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çilli, F. (2002). Mikrobiyoloji Ders Notları.
Saygı, G. (2002). Temel Tıbbi Parazitoloji (2. Baskı). Sivas: Es-Form Ofset.
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). Mikrobiyoloji. Edt: Baylan, Ö., Erdoğan, Ö. İstanbul 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	Students can evaluate and apply the knowledge that is gained from lecture notes, application tools and visual and objective sources that support basic theoretical and practical courses,			2
2	They can monitor patient follow-up and, if necessary, they can apply appropriate drugs to the cardiopulmonary bypass system under the supervision of specialist doctors and anesthesiologist				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make installation and applications on Heart-lung machines and other equipment			2
2	They can make the necessary applications in situations requiring first aid.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can analyze the data related to patients and produces results.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make all the practices relevant to perfusion in accordance with perfusion techniques			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can fulfill their tasks completely.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can update their Perfusion-related knowledge, skills and competencies with the self-awareness of a lifelong learning and move further in their personal and professional fields.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can communicate effectively, informative and ethically with patients, relatives and with other health professionals.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make the preparation and application of the Heart-Lung machine and other auxiliary equipment			2
2	Compatible with Team work, individual responsibility can be fulfilled.						5

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	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	10	4	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	99