Microbiology And Parasitology

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

İngilizce

Course Contents

To Describe of the Morphological and anatomical characteristics of bacteria, virus, fungus and parasites

Weekly Schedule

1) Explanation of medical microbiology; Biosafety, Microorganisms of medical importance; Pathogenicity of bacteria
2) Morphological features of bacteria; Anatomical features of bacteria; Physiology of bacteria; Bacteria taxonomy
3) Lab I. Demonstration of morphological features of bacteria, staining methods (Simple and Gram staining)
4) Bacterial growth; Bacterial genetics; Gene transfer mechanisms in bacteria; Bacterial metabolism
5) Lab II. Bacterial growth and cultural characteristics of bacteria
6) Characteristics of fungi; Fungal infections; Characteristics of viruses; Replications of viruses
7) Lab III. Capsule, spore and EZN stain
8) Midterm Exam - I
9) Protozoa; Helminths; Introduction to immunology; Anatomy of the immune system
10) Lab IV. Morphological and cultural characteristics of fungi; examination of protozoa, helminths and arthropoda
11) Mechanisms of innate immune response; Humoral immune response; Mechanisms of the acquired immune response; Cellular immune response
12) Hypersensitivity reactions Type 1, type 2, type 3 and type 4
13) Antigens; Immunization; Inflammation and tissue repair; Antimicrobial agents
14) Midterm Exam - II
15) Sterilization and disinfection; Identification of bacteria; Epidemiology of bacterial infections; Serological diagnosis
16) Lab V. Sterilization and disinfection; Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
17) Gram positive cocci, Actinomycetes, Nocardia, Clostridia and Bacillus species
18) Laktobacilli, Diphteriods, Propionibacteria, Neisseria, Veilonella, Parvobacteria and Capnocytophaga, Vibrio, Campylobacter, Helicobacter and Wolinella
19) Lab VI. Gram positive bacteria
20) Enterobacterales, Bacteroides, Tannerella, Porphyromonas and Prevotella
21) Lab VII. Enteric and other Gram negative bacteria
22) Fusobacteria, Leptotrichia, Spirochetes, Legionella ve Francisella, Mycobacteria
23) Lab VIII. Anaerobik culture techniques, Spiral bacteria, Mycobacteria
24) Chlamydia, Rickettsia and Mycoplasma, Dental viruses (Herpes viruses), Other dental viral agents
25) Midterm Exam - III
26) Fungi of dentistry, Microbiology of respiratory tract infections, Microbiology of cardiovascular system infections
27) Lab IX. Laboratory characteristics of fungi, Laboratory characteristics of viruses and serological tests
28) Microbiology of central nervous system and locomotor system infections, Microbiology of gastrointestinal tract infections, Microbiology of genitourinary system infections, Microbiology of skin and soft tissue infections
29) Viral hepatitis, HIV and infections in immunocompromised patients
30) Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Ders Notları

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 Semester Studies to Course Grade	40%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 50% Short Exam / Quiz 1 50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required