Nursing
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99500003 | Microbiology | 2025 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Semih TOKAK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Semih TOKAK | B-Z08 | [email protected] | 7413 | Wednesday 11:00-12:00 |
Course Content
The scope of microbiology, the structure and characteristics of microorganisms; the diseases they cause, methods of prevention, the characteristics of the immune system and its role in combating infections.
Objectives of the Course
Content of microbiology to students, structure and properties of microorganisms; what to do, how to protect, how to protect.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has basic knowledge, attitude and skills regarding the duties, powers and responsibilities of the nursing profession. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Knows microorganism taxonomy and general characteristics, disease transmission routes and disease mechanisms. | P.1.54 | 1 |
| O2 | Understands microorganism control pathways and the effects of various microbial factors on human systems. | P.1.55 | 1 |
| O3 | Explains ways to prevent disease and the importance of hospital-acquired infections. | P.1.56 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Microbiology (History of Microbiology and Microbial Taxonomy) |
| 2 | Bacteriology and the structures of bacteria. |
| 3 | Conditions necessary for the nutrition, reproduction, and metabolism of bacteria. |
| 4 | Virology is the study of the general characteristics, types, and diseases caused by viruses in humans. |
| 5 | Mycology is the study of the general characteristics, types, and medicinal diseases caused by fungi. |
| 6 | Parasitology is the study of general characteristics, types, and medical parasitic diseases of parasites. |
| 7 | Microorganism-Host Relationships and Pathogenesis |
| 8 | Principles of antimicrobial therapy and mechanisms of action of drugs. |
| 9 | Sterilization and disinfection |
| 10 | Basic concepts of immunology and immune system cells. |
| 11 | Basic concepts of infectious diseases |
| 12 | Vaccines and Prophylaxis |
| 13 | Microbiological diagnostic methods and laboratory tests |
| 14 | Microbiological diagnostic methods and laboratory tests |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Roitt I,Brostoff J, Male D. (2000) İmmunology |
| Ustaçelebi Ş.,( 1999) Temel ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji, |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows microorganism taxonomy and general characteristics, disease transmission routes and disease mechanisms. | 5 |
| O2 | Understands microorganism control pathways and the effects of various microbial factors on human systems. | 5 |
| O3 | Explains ways to prevent disease and the importance of hospital-acquired infections. | 5 |