| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Microbiology | TLP125 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 1 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Rüştü TAŞTAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the general characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms.
2) Make a distinction between microbiological and mycological media and implement the methods of preparing media.
3) Implements the bacteriological and mycological methods of cultivation and makes the evaluation of cultures.
4) Make antibiotic susceptibility tests and evaluate of the results.
5) Implement decontamination, sterilization and disinfection methods and interpret of the results.
6) Explain the mechanisms of resistance to antibiotics and associate with bacterial genetics.
7) Make microscopic examination of the cultures of superficial fungal diseases and pathogenic fungi are ready, apply the methods of microscopic examination.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | |
| 2 | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | Low | Low | Low | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | Low | No relation | |
| 5 | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 6 | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 7 | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No.
Course Contents
Introduction to Basic Microbiology and classification and general characteristics of microorganisms. Bacterial cell structures and Micro-organisms and micro-organisms from the normal flora of the human relations. Types of infection and transmission routes of infection. Rules of safe working in the laboratory, the use of a microscope, microscope types and methods of microscopy. Microbiological media preparation methods and media types. Sampling of the patients, evaluation of media, planting methods and cultures. Antibiotics and antibiotic susceptibility testing techniques for evaluation of the results. Genetics of Bacteria and their effects on bacteria, antibiotics and resistance mechanisms in bacteria. Methods of disinfection and sterilization applications. Basic mycological concepts and general characteristics of pathogenic fungi. The patients with fungal disease and fungal sampling.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Basic microbiology, and a brief history of microbiology.2) Classification and general characteristics of microorganisms.
3) Bacterial cell structures, and other physiological characteristics are produced.
4) Micro-organisms and micro-organisms from the normal flora of the human relations.
5) Types of infection and transmission routes of infection.
6) Rules of safe working in the laboratory, the use of a microscope, microscope types and methods of microscopy,
7) Microbiological media preparation methods and media types.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Sampling of the patients, evaluation of media, planting methods and cultures
10) Antibiotics and antibiotic susceptibility testing techniques for evaluation of the results.
11) Bacterial genetics and effects of antibiotics on bacteria and resistance mechanisms in bacteria.
12) Disinfectant substances and sterilization, disinfection methods of application.
13) Basic mycological concepts and general characteristics of pathogenic fungi.
14) The patients with fungal disease and fungal sampling.
15) Mycological preparation, immunohistochemical staining, direct microscopic identification and evaluation of fungi culture mediums and methods of cultivation.
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Taştan, R. Yayınlanmamış Temel Mikrobiyoloji Ders Notları (Sunumlar), 2023-2024.
2- Taştan R. ve Okcu O. (2016). Sağlık Meslekleri İçin Mikrobiyoloji Ders Kitabı Cilt-1, 2. Baskı, S.1-340, ISBN: 978-605-5100-64-3, Umuttepe Yayınları, Kocaeli
3- Bilgehan, H., Temel Mikrobiyoloji ve Bağışıklık Bilimi, 9. baskı, Barış Yayınları İzmir, 1999.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Group Study
5) Brain Storming
6) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
20% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required