Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Molecular Biology and Genetics (English 30%) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge about the development of infectious diseases associated with major bacterial pathogens, the mechanisms of action of antibiotics, the development of antibiotic resistance at the molecular level, and the phenotypic and molecular methods used in the detection of antibiotic resistance, focusing on these pathogens.
Course Content
This course focuses on major bacterial pathogens and includes the development of pathogen-related infectious diseases, the mechanisms of action of antibiotics, the development of antibiotic resistance at the molecular level, and phenotypic and molecular methods used in the detection of antibiotic resistance.
Required Resources
Lecture notes
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microorganism-host relationships and the development of infectious diseases. | Lecture notes |
| 2 | Airborne diseases | Lecture notes |
| 3 | Bloodborne diseases | Lecture notes |
| 4 | Foodborne diseases | Lecture notes |
| 5 | Genitourinary system diseases | Lecture notes |
| 6 | Healthcare-Associated Infections | Lecture notes |
| 7 | Antibiotic resistance mechanisms | Lecture notes |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Disinfectant and acid resistance in bacteria. | Lecture notes |
| 10 | Disinfectant and acid resistance in bacteria - Part 2 | Lecture notes |
| 11 | Multiple drug pumps in bacteria | Lecture notes |
| 12 | Increased resistance to bacterial biofilms and spores. | Lecture notes |
| 13 | Molecular methods used in resistance detection | Lecture notes |
| 14 | Student presentations | Student presentations |
| 15 | Student presentations | Student presentations |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam |