Pharmacy (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PHA106
Course Name: Microbiology and Immunology
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. BETÜL GİRAY
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üye. Betül GİRAY
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce basic microbiology and immunology principles and frequently encountered microorganisms, to teach immune system cells and their functions, immune response types, humoral and adaptive immune mechanisms in detail.
Course Content: This course includes the basic principles of microbiology, clinical microbiology, disease-causing microorganisms, all cells and tissues that play a role in the immune system and their functions in this system.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) List and explain the basic principles of microbiology
2) Define microbiota and explain its effect in health and disease
3) Explain the bacterial structure
4) List and explain bacterial ajents causing infections
5) Explain the laboratory diagnosis of bacterial infections
6) Explain the viral structure
7) List and explain viral ajents causing infections
8) Explain the laboratory diagnosis of viral infections
9) Explain the structure of parasites
10) Explain the laboratory diagnosis of parasitic infections
11) Explain the laboratory diagnosis of parasitic infections
12) Explain the structure and function of natural immune system
13) Explain the structure and function of acquired immune system
14) Define Vaccines and immunological diagnostic methods

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Microbiology, classification of microorganisms
2) Microbiome in Health and Disease
3) Sterilization, Disinfection and Antisepsis
4) Structure of Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Parasites
5) Disease causative gram positive cocci and bacilli
6) Disease causative gram negative cocci and bacilli
7) DNA Viruses
8) MIDTERMS
9) RNA viruses
10) Parasites
11) Disease-causing fungi
12) Introduction to Immunology
13) Innate and adaptive Immune Response
14) Intracellular signal transduction, Immune tolerance mechanisms and vaccines
15) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Medical Mikrobiyology-Murray/Rosenthal/Pfaller-ELSEVIER
İmmuünolojinin Esasları-Abbas-ELSEVIER
References: Medical Mikrobiyology-Murray/Rosenthal/Pfaller-ELSEVIER
İmmuünolojinin Esasları-Abbas-ELSEVIER

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules. 2
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently.
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules. 1
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. 1
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms. 3
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 70
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 54
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 86