Information Package

Master's of Medical Microbiology with Thesis

MIK542

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION CONTROL MICROBIOLOGY

Course Code
MIK542
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Has knowledge about the epidemiology of infectious diseases that have clinical importance in human health.
  2. List the biosafety procedures and criteria for the control of laboratory infections.
  3. Knows the biosafety classes of microorganisms and lists laboratory working methods specific to these classes.
  4. Has the knowledge to identify infectious substances, to prepare their decontamination and transport procedures.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionHaving knowledge about the epidemiology of infectious diseases which are clinically important for the human health, applying biosafety procedures and criteria for control of laboratory infections, having knowledge about vaccination and screening tests applied for prevention of infections, learning biosafety classes of microorganisms and knowing laboratory working methods specific to these classes, and having knowledge to prepare their decontamination and transfer procedures is aimed in this course.
Course Contents
Recommended or Required Reading1. Murray PR. Temel Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji. (Us AD, Başustaoğlu AC ed). 1. Baskı. Ankara, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri, 2018.
2. Isenberg HD. Klinik Mikrobiyoloji Yöntemleri El Kitabı (Garcia LS ed., Başustaoğlu A, Yıldıran ŞT, cev. ed). Üçüncü Baskı. Ankara, Atlas Kitapçılık. Cilt 1, 2, 3.; 2013.
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 3 42
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 13 13
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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