| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Bacteriology | MKB105 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Fetiye KOLAYLI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Be equipped with the knowledge of the basic structure physiology and genetics of the bacteria
2) Correlate the structure, physiology and genetics of bacteria with the pathogenesis of the diseases
3) Explain basic laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis of microbial diseases and perform some of procedures
4) Be equipped with the knowledge of the pathogenesis of infectious diseases including their causatives
5) Be equipped with the knowledge of the principles of antimicrobial function
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Basic Laboratory Procedures
Course Contents
The lesson contents are concerned with general bacteriology, bacterial relationships with host, principles of bacterial pathogenesis, Laboratory exercises are designed to focus on the diagnosis of infectious disease (culture, staining, and laboratory testing for the identification of infectious organisms).
Weekly Schedule
1) History, scope of microbiology2) The study of microbial structure: Microscopy and specimen preparation
3) Procaryotic cell structure
4) Function of procaryotic cell
5) Bacterial nutrition and growth
6) Bacterial metabolism
7) Growth control of bacteria by physical and chemical agents
8) Midterm exam
9) General principles of bacterial genetics
10) Bacterial recombination and plasmids
11) General principles of laboratory test in bacteriology
12) The bacterial flora of human
13) Mechanisms of bacterial pathogenicity
14) Properties of bacterial toxins
15) Mechanisms of action of antimicrobial agents
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Presscot's Microbiology
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required