Gastrointestinal System Microbiology
Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal System Microbiology | GHE106 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Doğanhan Kadir ER
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Learns the gastrointestinal system microbiota.
2) Evaluates the protective role of microbiota against diseases.
3) Gains information about gastrointestinal tract pathogens and infections.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||
| 1 | No relation | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
In this course, healthy human microbiota will be examined. Also, how the intestinal microbiota is regulated by the immune system, the effect and importance of intestinal microbiota in showing the effect of drugs and the importance of probiotics will be discussed. Information about how antibiotics change the gastrointestinal microbiota will be given.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to gastrointestinal system microbiology2) Oral microbiota
3) Gastrointestinal system microbiota - I
4) Gastrointestinal system microbiota - II
5) Microbiology of oral infectious agents
6) Microbiology of bacteriological infectious agents of the gastrointestinal tract
7) Midterm Exam
8) Microbiology of viral infectious agents of the gastrointestinal tract
9) Microbiology of parasitic infectious agents of the gastrointestinal tract
10) Microbiology of fungal infectious agents of the gastrointestinal tract
11) Microbiology of hepatobiliary system infectious agents
12) Methods using in diagnosis and identification - I
13) Methods using in diagnosis and identification - II
14) Methods using in diagnosis and identification - III
15) Evaluation of the diagnostic laboratory
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Manual of Clinical Microbiology
2- Comprehensive Gut Microbiota
3- Ders notları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required