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

General Information about the Course

Course Code: DNT202
Course Title: Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Course Semester: 4. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 4
Language of instruction: EN
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Necessary
Level of course:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Assist.Prof. Nazan Esemenli

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: To understand the scope and characteristics of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Course Objective: To have knowledge about the transmission routes of human infections.To comprehend the etiology and diagnostic methods of infections to be encountered in dental practice.
Mode of Delivery: Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Students list the signs of infectious diseases according to the transmission routes and anatomical locations
  2) Students comprehend microbiological methods used in the diagnosis,treatment, prevention and control of infectious diseases.
  3) Students describe the oral ecosystems.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Students gain hands-on experience with basic methods of culturing and identifying, of pathogenic bacteria.
  2) Students apply isolation or transmission-based precautions in the prevention and control of infectious diseases.
  3) Students gain experience with application and interpretation of caries activity tests.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Students work independently on the examination of bacteria and fungi in the laboratory.

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
1) Respiratory tract infections / Upper respiratory tract infections Practice: Artificial dental plaque biofilm
2) Lower respiratory tract infections / Oral mucosal infections Practice: Caries activity test
3) Coronaviruses and COVID-19 / Bacterial and viral infections of the digestive system Practice: Caries activity test
4) Brucellosis, Botulism and Typhoid Fever Practice: Caries activity test
5) Infectious Jaundice and Viral Hepatitis Practice: Caries activity test
6) Skin and soft tissue infections-1 / Skin and soft tissue infections-2 Practice: Microbiological examination of oral mucosal infections
7) Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) and SEPSIS Practice: Microbiological examination of oral mucosal infections
8) Urinary System Infections Practice: Microbiological examination of oral mucosal infection
9) Central Nervous System Infections Practice: Subgingival plaque biofilm: Sampling, staining with Giemsa
10) Antibiotics / Antibiotic resistance mechanisms Practice: Subgingival plaque biofilm: Sampling, staining with Giemsa
11) Oral symptoms of infectious diseases, Biofilm and dental plaque Practice: Subgingival plaque biofilm: Sampling, staining with Giemsa
12) Oral microbiota: Acquisition and colonization of oral bacteria, microbial balance
13) Microbiology of dental caries: Etiology, mutans streptococci and new caries bacteria Practice: Subgingival plaque biofilm: Culture and molecular microbiological investigation
14) Oral microbiology: risk, diagnostic and monitoring tests Practice: Subgingival plaque biofilm: Culture and molecular microbiological investigation
References: ** Diş Hekimliği Öğrencileri için Mikrobiyolojinin Esasları, Bagg J, MacFarlane TW, Poxton IR, Smith AJ. Çeviri Editörü: Özdem Anğ, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 2013
** Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları ve Mikrobiyolojisi (Eds),Willke Topcu A, Söyletir G, Doğanay M . Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 2017
**Atlas of the Clinical Microbiology of Infectious Diseases: Bacterial Agents (Encyclopedia of Visual Medicine Series Book 1) 1st Edition, Kindle Edition
by Edward J. Bottone ,2007.
**Practical Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases A Hands-On Guide.
Firza Alexander Gronthoud,1st ed. 2021

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

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Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) The normal, abnormal and pathological structures and functions related to oral and dental health in detail. 3 1 3
2) The basic and up-to-date knowledge required by the dentistry profession. 3 3 3
3) The integration of knowledge from different disciplines in the clinic phase and to put their knowledge into practice. 3 3 3
4) Applying knowledge in a holistic approach in professional practice. 3 3 3
5) Evaluating the accuracy, reliability and validity of the knowledge. 3 3 3
6) Showing a systematic approach to diagnosis. 3 3 3
7) Delivering optimum care for patients with correct diagnosis and treatment plan. 3 3 3
8) Conduct a clinical study or a project individually in the field of dentistry. 3
9) Take responsibility for the use of all technological tools used in dental treatment. 3
10) Take responsibility in planning and management of either routine applications or complex and unforeseen problems. 3
11) Participate in national and international academic studies by adopting lifelong learning, share and compare written, verbal and visual information with their colleagues. 2
12) Follow the evidence-based dentistry knowledge and use the up-to-date knowledge in professional practice within the framework of national values and country facts for the benefit of the society. 1
13) Use the information and communication technologies at the level required by the field of dentistry.
14) Take part and responsibilities in preventive programs at the social level, and ensure the protection and development of health by applying modern treatment methods with an approach that is patient-oriented, in line with human rights and compatible with the health economy. 3
15) Organize and implement social responsibility projects and activities. 1
16) Have proficiency in one foreign language at minimum B1 Level according to European Language Portfolio Global Scale, have written and oral communication skills and follow the developments in their field.
17) Apply the principle of entrepreneurship, business practices and processes with innovative technology in dentistry.
18) Are aware of the significance of ethical rules and legal responsibilities required by the profession. 3
19) Have knowledge about teamwork, leadership, risk management, patient safety, universality of social rights, social justice, quality management, personal development, environmental protection, occupational health and safety in the delivery and management of oral and dental healthcare services. 3
20) Implement the required practices in the clinic management, auxiliary personnel training, prevention methods from occupational diseases. 3

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) % 0
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Report Submission % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Discussion % 0
Participation % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Laboratory 14 28
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 14
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams 7 7
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) 1 1
Preparing for the General Exam 14 14
GENERAL EXAM (Final) 1 1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 93
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 3