Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : HB117 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the general characteristics of microorganisms, their impact on human health, and the fundamental mechanisms of infectious diseases. Students will be introduced to microorganism groups such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, and algae, and will gain knowledge about pathogenicity, immunity, and the principles of protection. Furthermore, the course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of infection prevention, diagnosis, and immunization methods.
Introduction to basic microbiology; definition and classification of microorganisms; morphological and biological properties of bacteria; structure of fungi and the diseases they cause; introduction to parasitology, general properties of protozoa, helminths and algae; structure of viruses, replication mechanism and pathogenesis of viral diseases; basic immunology, humoral and cellular immunity; principles of vaccination and immunization.
| Lec. Ayşegül KAHRAMAN |
| 1. | Explains the basic structure and characteristics of microorganisms. |
| 2. | Identifies and classifies pathogenic microorganisms. |
| 3. | Describes the basic biological features of bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, and algae. |
| 4. | Explains the pathogenesis process of infectious diseases. |
| 5. | Explains the basic components and defense mechanisms of the immune system. |
| 6. | Explains the role and importance of vaccines in the immune system. |
| 7. | Relates microbiological knowledge to professional practices with an ethical and scientific approach. |
| 1. | Kısa, Ö. Sağlık bilimlerinde mikrobiyoloji. |
| 2. | Levinson W. Medical Microbiology & Immunology. 8th ed, New York: Lange Medical Boks/McGraw-Hill, 2004. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 15 | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 81 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
OÇ-3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
OÇ-4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
OÇ-5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
OÇ-6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
OÇ-7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |