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| Code | VET220 |
| Name | Microbiology I |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. TÜLİN GÜVEN GÖKMEN |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
It aims to educate students about general characteristics and structure of microorganisms, microorganism-environment-organism associations, characteristics of chemotherapeutics and disinfectants, microbiological identification methods and antimicrobial susceptibility tests
Course Content
General characteristics and structure of microorganisms, microorganism-environment-organism associations, characteristics of chemotherapeutics and disinfectants, microbiological identification patterns and antimicrobial susceptibility tests
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite.
Resources
Lecturer Notes
Notes
Basic Microbiology: Prof.Dr.Mustafa Arda
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes and compares microorganisms according to their characteristics. |
| LO02 | Understands the relationship between microorganisms, environment and organisms. |
| LO03 | Takes a suitable sample for microbiological diagnosis and sends it to the laboratory under appropriate conditions. |
| LO04 | Applies and interprets staining methods for microorganisms. |
| LO05 | Can apply some laboratory diagnostic methods and interpret the results. |
| LO06 | Prepares media and chemical solutions for the isolation of microorganisms. |
| LO07 | Applies and interprets antimicrobial susceptibility tests. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize animal species and breeds in terms of their morphological, functional (physiological, biochemical) and behavioral characteristics. | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines the correct approach area for the patients by evaluating the examination, operation etc. practices in the clinic according to the topographic anatomy. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions to field-specific problems in line with scientific data/evidence. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Based on his/her professional skills and authority, he/she implements social projects and plans with social awareness. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Becomes conscious of performing his profession by being aware of his powers and responsibilities. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learn the structures of living organisms, their components at the cellular level, and chemical processes in the body. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Learn to use biochemical processes in diagnostic processes by evaluating the information obtained with cause-effect relationships. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates the ability to possess and defend the ethical values of the veterinary profession. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the methods of producing and using scientific knowledge in his/her professional field. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the sources of drugs, their physical and chemical properties and preparation. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the effects and side effects of medications on patients. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prescribes and administers medications in accordance with legislation. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the principles of diagnosis and general treatment of poisoning in animals. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns general diagnosis and treatment protocols of animal diseases. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies necessary measures, including biosecurity, to control infectious diseases. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Clinically recognizes zoonotic and notifiable diseases and knows how to take appropriate precautions. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Performs systematic necropsy on dead animals, evaluates the findings, knows the methods of preserving tissues and directs them to the necessary laboratories. | |
| PLO18 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the formation mechanisms of animal diseases and the pathological effects they cause in the body. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Determines the methods of diagnosis, prevention, treatment and operation of surgical diseases in different animal species. | |
| PLO20 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the main treatment methods of surgical diseases in animal species. Evaluates and monitors patients in the postoperative period. | |
| PLO21 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Knows and applies sedation and anesthesia methods safely according to animal species. | 3 |
| PLO22 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Knows and applies pain management methods. | 5 |
| PLO23 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Correctly applies biosafety principles such as sterilization of clinical and laboratory equipment and clothing. | |
| PLO24 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies the information about selection, hybridization and artificial insemination to be able to evaluate the productivity of animal breeds and to be able to carry out breeding work when necessary. | |
| PLO25 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Examines scientific techniques and methods according to facts related to veterinary services and takes analysis or methodological responsibility for problems. | |
| PLO26 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Determines clinical diagnosis and treatment protocols for diseases in different animal species. | |
| PLO27 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Learns sufficient technological knowledge in the hygienic production, manufacturing, presentation for consumption and sales of animal foods produced for human consumption and/or foods containing animal products in their composition. | |
| PLO28 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Performs health checks on animal foodstuffs offered for consumption. | |
| PLO29 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains awareness about environmental and veterinary public health issues. | |
| PLO30 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows updated legislation regarding veterinary services and uses it when necessary. | |
| PLO31 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows the contribution of imaging methods in diagnosis. Performs an examination appropriate for the case by applying radiation safety according to current regulations. | |
| PLO32 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Treats all animals in emergency cases and applies first aid methods. | |
| PLO33 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares care and feeding protocols specific to animal species. | |
| PLO34 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Provides information to animal owners about breeding principles by evaluating the physical condition, welfare and rearing conditions of domestic animals. | |
| PLO35 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Learns lifelong learning and training methods to maintain professional development and skills. | |
| PLO36 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains awareness of working in cooperation with other colleagues within the framework of professional ethics and deontology rules. | |
| PLO37 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains the ability to communicate effectively with patients, the community, colleagues and relevant authorities using appropriate language. | |
| PLO38 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Independently understand and interpret articles and presentations published in veterinary medicine and other related scientific fields. | |
| PLO39 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | When necessary, euthanizes animals using appropriate methods and respecting the feelings of animal owners. | |
| PLO40 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns how to properly dispose of dead animal material, tissue samples, medical and chemical waste. | |
| PLO41 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates laboratory results of animal diseases and applies correct diagnosis, prognosis and treatment methods based on the data obtained. | |
| PLO42 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows to keep clinical and patient records with proper and scientific methods. | |
| PLO43 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Learns to prepare case and necropsy reports in a way that is understandable to the society and relevant institutions at a professional level when necessary. | |
| PLO44 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows how to manage animal production businesses and make appropriate management plans, while taking into account basic medical principles. | |
| PLO45 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Understands the economic, sociocultural and emotional conditions in which veterinarians operate and positions themselves accordingly. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The aim of microbiology, history, classification and naming of microorganisms | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Macroscopic and microscopic morphologies of microorganisms | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Anatomical structure of microorganisms | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Chemical structure of microorganisms | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Nutritional and growth characteristics of microorganisms | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Enzymes and metabolic characteristics of microorganisms | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Antigenic determinants and virulence factors in bacteria | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Question preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 9 | Microorganism genetics, structure of nucleic acids, biological functions of nucleic acids; DNA replication in prokaryotes, transcription, ribosomes and protein biosynthesis | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Microorganism genetics, phenotypic variations (modification) in microorganisms, genotypic variations (mutation), transfer of genetic material; transformation, conjugation and transduction | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Microorganism genetics, extracromosomal genetic elements; General properties of plasmids, structure of plasmids, classification of plasmids, major plasmids and their properties, insertion sequences (IS elements), transposons, Mu phage, integrons | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 12 | Bacteriophages, classification of bacteriophages, morphology, reproduction, types of infection, lysogenicity and immunity, lysogenic conversion, phage recombination, isolation of phages, phages in recombinant DNA technology | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Relations between microorganisms and organisms, mutualismus, commensalismus, synergismus, antibiosis-microorganism-environment relations; Air flora, soil flora, water flora | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Chemotherapeutics and disinfectants | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Molecular microbiology | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Molecular microbiology and biotechnology | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Qestion prepration | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 58 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,32 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||