BASIC MICROBIOLOGY

SHMY150

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Second Term (Spring)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Defines the fields of study in microbiology and classifies microorganisms.
Lists the general and distinguishing characteristics of bacteria; explains bacterial genetic structure and mechanisms of gene transfer between bacteria.
Identifies the general and distinguishing features of viruses, parasites, and fungi.
Describes the mechanisms of action of antimicrobial agents and defines the resistance mechanisms developed by microorganisms against them.
Defines the components and functions of the immune system.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Historical development of microbiology, classification of microorganisms
2^nd Week	Microbiology laboratory operation and microscopes
3^rd Week	General characteristics and anatomical structure of bacteria
4^th Week	Metabolism and growth of bacteria
5^th Week	Genetics of bacteria
6^th Week	Antimicrobial agents and their effects on bacteria
7^th Week	Resistance mechanisms in bacteria
8^th Week	General properties of viruses
9^th Week	Mid-term exam
10^th Week	General properties of fungi and parasites
11^th Week	General immunology
12^th Week	Disease transmission ways and normal flora
13^th Week	Sterilization and disinfection
14^th Week	Microbiological diagnostic methods

Recommended or Required Reading

Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi, Madigan M.T., Martinko J.M. (Çev. Ed. Cumhur Çökmüş) Palme Yayıncılık, 2010.
Mikrobiyoloji Nezihe Tunail, 2009.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	1	20	20
Course hours	14	2	28
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	12	12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)