Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2HEM106General Microbiology2+1+03312.07.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Nursing
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To provide knowledge about the main topics of general microbiology, namely viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and immunology, within the framework of the nursing profession.
Course Content History of Microbiology
Viruses: structure, general characteristics, classification, diseases they cause, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Bacteria: structure, general characteristics, classification, diseases they cause, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Fungi: structure, general characteristics, classification, diseases they cause, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Parasites: structure, general characteristics, classification, diseases they cause, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Immunology: basic definitions and concepts
Infectious diseases and microbiological evaluation
Microbiological diagnostic methods
Asepsis practices
Hospital infections
The concept of flora
Course Methods and Techniques Topics are explained interactively, starting from the basics, with examples, visuals, and reinforced with question-and-answer sessions. Definitions and fundamental concepts have been emphasized.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Dr. Ahmet Özkeklikçi ozkeklikci@hotmail.com
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Murray: Fundamentals of Medical Microbiology and Clinical Cases
Course Notes Slides providing outlines prepared by the course instructor with up-to-date information, and PDF lecture notes provided before the lecture.

Course Category
Health %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 30 3 90
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 92

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
3 Nursing information about the concept of flora, microbiological sampling, and aseptic practices.
Bilgi 
1 It explains the general characteristics, classification, and diseases caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites). It summarizes the mechanisms of infectious disease development (pathogenesis) and the immune system's (immunology) responses to microbial threats.
2 Microbiological information on certain disease groups such as childhood infectious diseases and hospital-acquired infections.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Microbiology What was covered in the lesson
2 viruses things that were explained in class
3 bacteria things that were explained in class
4 Fungus what was covered in the lesson
5 parasites what was covered in the lesson
6 38 Immunology: Fundamental Definitions and Concepts It was explained in class.
7 Infectious diseases and microbiological evaluation It was explained in class.
8 Microbiological diagnostic methods It was explained in class.
9 Hospital infections It was explained in class.
10 Aseptic practices It was explained in class.
11 The concept of flora It was explained in class.

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 3 4 5 4 5 4 4 3 4 5 4
C3 5 4 5 3 4 5 4 5 3 4 5
In1 4 5 3 4 5 3 5 4 3 5 4
In2 3 5 4 5 3 5 4 3 5 4 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant