Istanbul Health and Technology University INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course General Introduction Information
| Course Code: | MBG204 | ||||
| Course Name: | Microbiology | ||||
| Course Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Necessary | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MERVE BİLGİN | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Merve Bilgin | ||||
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Course Purpose and Content
| Course Objectives: | The purpose of this course is to inform molecular biology and genetics students on the basic concepts in microbiology, the general characteristics of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites), the primary diseases they cause and their treatments, the use of beneficial organisms in industrial areas, antimicrobial substances (especially antibiotics, antiseptics, and disinfectants) and their effects; sterilization, antisepsis, disinfection methods evaluating current research about these topics. |
| Course Content: | 1. Introduction to microbiology and its history and classification, microbiology laboratory 2. Morphology and cell structure of bacteria, microscopy and staining methods 3. Effect of external environment on microorganisms, media and cultivation methods 4. Sterilization and disinfection 5. Microorganism-host relationships 6. Metabolism of microorganisms 7. Bacterial genetics 8. Anaerobic bacteria 9. General characteristics of fungi 10. Introduction to virology 11. Parasitology 12. Antibiotics, antibiotic susceptibility assays 13. Biosafety in microbiology laboratories 14. Industrial Microorganisms, Pharmaceutical industry and sanitation |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Molecular biologists who are open to scientific developments in molecular biology and genetics and related fields, can combine their knowledge and creativity, and contribute to society and industry in education, research, and practice should be trained. |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to microbiology and its history and classification, microbiology laboratory | |
| 2) | Morphology and cell structure of bacteria, microscopy and staining methods | |
| 3) | Effect of external environment on microorganisms, media and cultivation methods | |
| 4) | Sterilization and disinfection | |
| 5) | Microorganism-host relationships | |
| 6) | Metabolism of microorganisms | |
| 7) | Bacterial genetics | |
| 8) | Anaerobic bacteria | |
| 9) | General characteristics of fungi | |
| 10) | Introduction to virology | |
| 11) | Parasitology | |
| 12) | Antibiotics, antibiotic susceptibility assays | |
| 13) | Biosafety in microbiology laboratories | |
| 14) | Industrial Microorganisms, Pharmaceutical industry and sanitation |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Warren Levinson (Çeviri editörleri: Burçin Şener, Berrin Esen), Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji ve İmmünoloji, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri 2017 2. Patrick R. Murray (Çeviri editörleri: A. Dürdal US, Ahmet BAŞUSTAOĞLU), Temel Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji, Elsevier, 2018 3. Ahmet Başustaoğlu, Dürdal Us, Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon, Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2019 |
| References: | 1. Warren Levinson (Çeviri editörleri: Burçin Şener, Berrin Esen), Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji ve İmmünoloji, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri 2017 2. Patrick R. Murray (Çeviri editörleri: A. Dürdal US, Ahmet BAŞUSTAOĞLU), Temel Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji, Elsevier, 2018 3. Ahmet Başustaoğlu, Dürdal Us, Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon, Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2019 |
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Medium | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Having knowledge and understanding of Molecular Biology and Genetics subjects, established on competencies gained in previous education and supported by using course books containing latest information, application tools and other scientific literature. | 3 |
| 2) | Students can integrate knowledge and skills from molecular biology and genetics courses and can acquire further knowledge according to their own interests. | 3 |
| 3) | Students acquire practical skills in fundamental molecular biology and genetics techniques. | 3 |
| 4) | Ability of proposing solutions in unexpected, complicated situations on applications of Molecular Biology and Genetics by claiming responsibility individually or as a part of a team. | 2 |
| 5) | Competency in planning academic studies on Molecular Biology and Genetics and carrying out these studies individually or collectively. | 2 |
| 6) | Students can develop ability to analyse and interpret experimental data obtained in a laboratory setting statistically. | 2 |
| 7) | Sufficient foreign language knowledge for communication between colleagues and following literature on Molecular Biology and Genetics. | 1 |
| 8) | Students can use computational technologies to analyse scientific data and for information retrieval. | 1 |
| 9) | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong education, reaching information, following the advances in science and technology and constant struggle of renewing oneself. | 2 |
| 10) | Evaluating natural and social events with an environmental point of view and ability of informing and leading the public opinion | 3 |
| 11) | Students acquire professional knowledge and skills to fulfil requirements of their future employers. | 3 |
| 12) | Having proper social, ethical and scientific values and the will to protect these values on studies about collection, evaluation, contemplation, publication and application of data regarding Molecular Biology and Genetics. | 2 |
| 13) | Students can understand and evaluate advantages and limitations of technological platforms in life sciences including genomics, genetic engineering and biotechnology. | 3 |
| 14) | Students would have consciousness on subjects such as the quality management, worker welfare and safety. | 3 |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
| Homework |
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria
| Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama) | |
| Homework |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |