TLT 116 - Microbiology - Course Information

Basic Information

Course Code:

TLT 116

Course Name:

Microbiology

Language of Instruction:

Turkish

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Pre Bachelor

ECTS:

3.00

Instructor:

Öğr. Gör. Sezen ERTAN

Course Objectives

It is aimed to teach students the basic concepts of microbiology, general characteristics of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, biological activities and structures, classification, pathogenic mechanisms, infection and transmission routes, host response to infectious agent, anti-microbial therapy, basic immunology, sterilization and disinfection methods.

Course Objectives

It is aimed to teach students the basic concepts of microbiology, general characteristics of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, biological activities and structures, classification, pathogenic mechanisms, infection and transmission routes, host response to infectious agent, anti-microbial therapy, basic immunology, sterilization and disinfection methods.

Course Content

The history of microbiology includes the classification and structure of microorganisms, plant reproduction and metabolism, inter-microorganism, organism-environment and organism relationships, the concepts and importance of permanent and transient flora, the normal flora of the whole (skin, upper respiratory tract, lower respiratory tract, GI tract, genitourinary system, etc.), the effect of the external environment on microorganisms, sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis definition and sterilization methods and their use, changes in sterility, changes in changes and changes in sterility, bacterial structure, physiology and genetics, persistent infections of medical importance, fungi, parasites and the genetic structure of viruses, the resistance of organisms to organisms, immune response, antimicrobial drugs and vaccines, antimicrobial resistance, and hospital facilities.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Murray P. R. 2018. Temel Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji. Çeviri editörleri: A. Dürdal Us, Ahmet Başustaoğlu. Güneş Tıp Kitapevi

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Define the basic concepts of microbiology.
LO2	Learns the biological activities, structures and classification of microorganisms.
LO3	Explain the normal body flora, the concepts of permanent and temporary flora.
LO4	Explain sterilization and disinfection methods.
LO5	Learns the resistance of the organism to microorganisms and the immune response.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	History of microbiology
2	Classification and structure of microorganisms
3	Reproduction and metabolism of bacteria
4	Inter-microorganism, microorganism-environment and Organic relationships, concepts of permanent flora, transient flora and their importance
5	Normal flora of the body (skin, upper respiratory tract, lower respiratory tract, GIS, genitourinary system, etc.)
6	The effect of the external environment on microorganisms, definition of sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis, and sterilization methods and their use, monitoring of sterility
7	Bacterial diseases of medical significance
8	Midterm Exam
9	Fungi, structure and diseases
10	Parasites, structure and diseases
11	Viruses, structure and diseases
12	Resistance of the organism to microorganisms, immune response
13	Antimicrobial drugs and vaccines, antimicrobial resistance
14	Nosocomial infections

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	14	2.00	28.00
Pre-Class Individual Study	14	1.00	14.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	7	2.00	14.00
Final Exam/Preparation	14	2.00	28.00
Total Workload (Hours)			84
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			3

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Other	%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12
PO-13
PO-14
PO-15

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Controversial Course	Listening and comprehension, critical thinking	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating or attemoted cheating, plagiarism, presenting false information or citations, faciliating dishonest acts by others, obtaining exams without permission, using previously completed work without informing the instructor and altering the academic work of other students. Any violation of academic integrity is a serious academic offense and will result in consequences under the University's disciplinary rules.