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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

MED039

Course Name:

Microbiology and food

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. AYHAN MEHMETOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Ayham Abulaila

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to study the fundamentals of food microbiology, intrinsic and extrinsic factors of microbial growth in food environment, the importance of microorganisms in production of some traditional foods. Pathogenic microorganisms that can cause food intoxication and infection.
Course Content:	In this course we will study the fundamentals of food microbiology including history and classifications. We will also study the importance and the most common and serious food pathogens and foodborne illness.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) -After successful completion of this course the students will have learned important microorganisms that can spoilage food and cause food intoxication and infection.
2) - The conditions which make these microorganisms grow in food.
3) - Student will know the important pathogens which are commonly killed or inactivated in food industry involves food preservation.
4) - Improvement of student’s success skills especially in oral and written communication, defining the problem, identifying the problem and find a possible solution.
5) - As medical students, they will learn more about food borne diseases and their prevention
6) - Improvement of student’s research and presentation skills

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to food microbiology
2)	History of food microbiology
3)	Microbial growth in the food environment
4)	Microorganisms used in food production
5)	Intestinal bacteria and probiotics
6)	Microbial food spoilage
7)	Foodborne intoxications
8)	Foodborne infections
9)	Control of microorganisms in foods
10)	Microbial detection and food safety
11)	Students presentations
12)	Students presentations
13)	Students presentations
14)	Students presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Bibek Ray, Fundamental Food Microbiology, Fifth Edition
References:	Bibek Ray, Fundamental Food Microbiology, Fifth Edition

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.	2	3	2	2	2	2
2) knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.	2	2	2	2	2	2
3) is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.	3	3	3	2	2	3
4) knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.	2	2	3	2	3	2
5) can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.	2	3	2	2	2	2
6) knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.	2	2	3	3	2	3
7) can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.	2	2	2	2	2	3
8) knows the clinical decision-making process, evidencebased medicine practices and current approaches.	2	2	1	3	2	2
9) knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.	2	2	1	2	1	3
10) knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.	2	2	2	2	2	2
11) is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.
12) knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.
13) can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.
14) knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.
15) knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.
16) knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.
17) keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.
18) Applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.	3
2)	knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.	1
3)	is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.	2
4)	knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.	2
5)	can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.	2
6)	knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.	2
7)	can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.	2
8)	knows the clinical decision-making process, evidencebased medicine practices and current approaches.	2
9)	knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.	2
10)	knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.	2
11)	is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.	2
12)	knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.	2
13)	can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.	2
14)	knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.	2
15)	knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.	2
16)	knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.	1
17)	keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.	2
18)	Applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Seminar	1	% 100
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	2	0	1	15	32
Study Hours Out of Class	1	0	1	1	2
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	2	5	8
Total Workload					42