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Course Code: 
FHS 104
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
Theoric: 
2
Practice: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
4
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
This course aims to teach the general characteristics of microorganisms that cause infections in humans, the ways of transport of these microorganisms, methods of protection and general characteristics of infections.
Course Content: 

Introduction to microbiology, structure of microorganisms, antimicrobial drugs and resistance mechanisms, vaccination, medically important microorganisms and their diseases, sterilization and disinfection methods. Laboratory diagnosis of microorganisms and methods used.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 4. Laboratory study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
1. Midterm 2. Final exam 3. Labratory work assessment

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Evaluation Methods

Classifies microorganismas. Defines the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell.

2,8,9,10

1,2,3,4

1,2,3

Defines the identification techniques of microorganisms in the laboratory.

2,8,9,10

1,2,3,4

1,2,3

Defines primary pathogens causing disease in humans.

2,8,9,10

1,2,3,4

1,2,3

Defines antimicrobial susceptibility and resistance mechanisms.

2,8,9,10

1,2,3,4

1,2,3

Explains the relationship between microorganisms and infectious diseases.

2,8,9,10

1,2,3,4

1,2,3

Explain the epidemiology, prevention and control of infectious diseases.

2,8,9,10

1,2,3,4

1,2,3
 

Course Flow

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction to Medical Microbiology and History

Related literature

2

Terminology of microbiology,  relationship of microorganisms, pathogenesis

Laboratory: Laboratory Safety Principles and Procedures, Sample Collection, preparation and transport

Related literature

3

General Features of Bacteria

Lab: Gram positive bacteria

Related literature

4

Gram positive bacteria

Lab: Microscopy Methods in Diagnostic Microbiology

Related literature

5

Gram negative bacteria, Mycobacterium and anaerobic bacteria

Related literature

6

Antimicrobial Drugs Mechanism of Action and Resistance

Lab: Diagnosis of bacteria

Related literature

7

Midterm exam

 

8

Evaluation of midterm

General Characteristics of Viruses

Related literature

9

DNA and RNA Viruses

Related literature

10

Vaccination

Lab: Serology and Moleculer Methods in Diagnostic Microbiology

Related literature

11

Sterilization, Disinfection and Antisepsis

Related literature

12

General Characteristics of Parasites / Parasitic Infections

Related literature

13

General Characteristics of Fungal/Fungal Infections

Lab: Diagnostic Methods of Fungi and Parasites

Related literature

14

Overview

Related literature

15

Final exam

Evaluation of the course

 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

1.Willke Topçu A, Söyletir G, Doğanay M. Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları ve Mikrobiyolojisi. 3. Baskı. 2008

2.Harvey RA, Cornelissen CN, Fisher BD. Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Microbiology. 2019

3.Patrick R. Murray, Ken S. Rosenthal, Michael A. Pfaller. Medical Microbiology. 2013

4.Ed. Özgül Kısa. Sağlık Bilimlerinde Mikrobiyoloji. 2014

5.W. John Spicer. Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. 2008

Additional Resources

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Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING 

Documents

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Exams

Midterm exam, Final exam
 

Assessment

EVALUATION SYSTEM

IN-TERM STUDIES

Number

PERCENTAGE

Midterm exam/s

1

40

Final exam

1

60

Total

2

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing. 

 

 

 

X

 

2

It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.

 

X

 

 

 

3

Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.

 

X

 

 

 

4

Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.

X

 

 

 

 

5

Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.

X

 

 

 

 

6

Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.

 

X

 

 

 

7

Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.

 

 

X

 

 

8

Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.

 

 

X

 

 

9

Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.

 

 

X

 

 

10

Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.

X

 

 

 

 
 

ECTS

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

15

2

30

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

3

45

Laboratory

15

2

30

Midterm exam

1

1

1

Final exam

1

1

1

Total Work Load

 

 

107

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

4.28

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

4
 
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