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Master's of Medical Microbiology with Thesis

MIK500

BASIC MICROBIOLOGY

Course Code
MIK500
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
8
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Identify and classify medically important microorganisms.
  2. Information about the anatomy, metabolism, enzymes, reproductive characteristics and genetics of microorganisms can be given.
  3. Knows microbiota, host - microorganism relations.
  4. Makes a literature review about the course content. Analyzes and interprets studies.
  5. Explain the diseases caused by medically important microorganisms.
  6. Summarize the ways of contamination and protection of microorganisms.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, introduction to microbiology, classification of microorganisms, anatomy, metabolism, enzymes, reproductive characteristics and genetics will be given. Microbiota, vaccines, host - microorganism relations will be mentioned.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week WEEK 1: Introduction to Medical Microbiology, Classification of Microorganisms and General Characteristics
2nd Week WEEK 2: Key Concepts in Immune Response: Natural vs. Specific Response
3rd Week WEEK 3: Methods Used in Laboratory Diagnosis
4th Week WEEK 4: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms
5th Week WEEK 5: Gram Positive Cocci and Gram Positive Bacilli
6th Week WEEK 6: General Characteristics of Mycobacteria and Gram-negative cocci
7th Week WEEK 7: Enterobacteriaceae and Other Gram Negative Bacilli
8th Week WEEK 8: Gram-negative cocci of medical importance, Cocobacilli
9th Week WEEK 9: Anaerobes
10th Week WEEK 10: Treponemas, Borrelia, Leptospira
11th Week WEEK 11: Other Bacteria with Different Characteristics
12th Week WEEK 12: General Characteristics of Viruses
13th Week WEEK 13: General Characteristics of Fungi
14th Week WEEK 14: Parasites and General Characteristics
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
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 14 5 70
Individual or group work 14 7 98
Preparation for Final exam 1 17 17
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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