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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| Code | MİK618 |
| Name | Anaerobic Bacteria |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. TOĞRUL NAĞIYEV |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To provide the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to understand the biology, genetics, pathogenesis, and roles of anaerobic bacteria in clinical infections, and to analyze diagnosis, antimicrobial resistance, and treatment strategies.
Course Content
This lecture covers biology, pathogenesis, microbiota interactions, clinical roles, laboratory diagnosis, molecular methods, antimicrobial resistance, and current treatment approaches of anaerobic bacteria.
Course Precondition
Not
Resources
1. Murray, P.R., Rosenthal, K.S. and Pfaller, M.A. (2009). Medical Microbiology. 6th Edition, Mosby/Elsevier, Philadelphia. 2. Brook, I. (2016). Anaerobic Infections. Springer.
Notes
1. Finegold, S. M. (2007). Anaerobic bacteria in human disease. Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the classification, physiology, and metabolic characteristics of anaerobic bacteria at an advanced level. |
| LO02 | Analyzes virulence mechanisms and host–pathogen interactions of anaerobic bacteria. |
| LO03 | Evaluates appropriate laboratory and molecular methods for diagnosing anaerobic infections in clinical samples. |
| LO04 | Interprets antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and treatment options for anaerobic bacteria. |
| LO05 | Discusses the role of anaerobic bacteria in microbiota and their association with dysbiosis. |
| LO06 | Critically evaluates current scientific literature and develops research skills. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Having acquired technical skills through laboratory studies, being able to access information, conduct research, plan experiments, solve problems, interpret experimental results, make presentations, develop strategies on microbiology-related issues | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having received a quality microbiology education at a standard accepted in international platforms, having broadened scientific horizons and being preferred in many sectors related to microbiology, being competent in microbiology | 4 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Isolates infectious agents | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Performs the steps of identifying infectious agents | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Knowing and applying laboratory methods used in general bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology and immunology at theoretical and practical levels | 1 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Being aware of ethical values and problems in the field of microbiology | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ability to make critical evaluations on published research in the field of microbiology | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gaining the competence to present a research conducted in the field of microbiology in written, oral and visual form and prepare it for publication | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Having acquired research and career ethics | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Having deepened knowledge on specific subjects studied (thesis study) |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Anaerobic Bacteria and Historical Perspectives | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Anaerobic Metabolism and Energy Production Mechanisms | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Ecology of Anaerobic Bacteria and Their Role in the Microbiota | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Virulence Factors in Anaerobic Bacteria | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms in Anaerobic Bacteria | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Laboratory Diagnosis of Anaerobic Bacteria (Classical Methods) | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Molecular Diagnostic Methods and Modern Approaches | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 9 | Gram-Positive Anaerobes I – Clostridium Species | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Gram-Positive Anaerobes II – Other Species | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Gram Negative Anaerobes I – Bacteroides and Prevotella | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Gram-Negative Anaerobes II – Fusobacterium and Others | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Clinical Spectrum of Anaerobic Infections | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Antimicrobial Resistance and Treatment Approaches | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Current Research and Future Perspectives | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 123 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,92 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||