Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sterilization and Disinfenction
Course Code: POD224
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
Objectives of the Course

To teach the basic concepts, principles and methods of sterilization and disinfection.

Course Content

Basic concepts, principles and methods of sterilization and disinfection

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Fürüzan BOZKURT KOZAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines sterilization
2.Explains disinfection.
3.Interprets the difference between sterilization and disinfection
4.Will be able to compare sterilization and disinfection processes.
5.Explain the physical and chemical sterilization methods.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hastanelerde Enfeksiyon Önleme ve Kontrol Uygulamaları (ACÜ yayını) «Asepsi» (ACÜ yayını)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Sterilization and disinfection concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Physical sterilization methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sterilization using heat
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sterilization using moist heat
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sterilization using radiation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sterilization using dry heat
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sterilization using filtration
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sterilization applications (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Chemical sterilization methods
Week 10 - Theoretical
Disinfection process
Week 11 - Theoretical
Disinfectants
Week 12 - Theoretical
Mechanisms of action of disinfectants
Week 13 - Theoretical
Disinfection applications-I
Week 14 - Theoretical
Disinfection applications-II
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026