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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Oral Microbiology Elective Bachelor's degree 2 Fall 1

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Fatma BUDAK
Prof. Dr. Devrim DÜNDAR
Prof. Dr. Aynur KARADENİZLİ
Prof. Dr. Sema Aşkın KEÇELİ
Prof. Dr. Fetiye KOLAYLI
Prof. Dr. Zeki YUMUK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Defines the general characteristics of Oral Microbiology
2) Defines the properties of Oral Immunology
3) Explains microorganisms in oral flora.
4) Explains periodental infections.
5) Explains the sterilisation and disinfection.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6
Learning Outcomes
1 High High Middle High Middle Middle
2 High Middle Low High Middle Middle
3 High High Middle High Middle Middle
4 High High Middle High Middle High
5 High High High High High High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Oral ecology Oral defense mechanisms Oral bacterial infections Oral mycology Microorganisms causing dental caries Sterilisation and disinfection

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to Oral Microbiology
2) Oral Ecology
3) Oral defence mechanisms
4) Bacterial infections of oral cavity
5) Spirochetes and Neisseriaceae
6) Viruses, ricketsiaceae and chlamydia
7) Oral Mycology
8) Midterm Exam
9) Perodentitis
10) Dental plak and microorganisms
11) Dental Caries
12) Pulpitis and periapical infections
13) Hypersensiitivity
14) Focal infections Sterilization and disinfection
15) Focal infections Sterilization and disinfection - II
16) Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Demonstration
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Self Study


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

Not Required