| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbial Biotechnology | ZTB407 | 7. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructors |
Görkem DÜLGER |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Biotechnology is of critical importance in many industrial areas such as medicine, agriculture and food. Microorganisms are the most widely used living group in biotechnology due to their cheap and easy reproduction in a short time. For this reason, microorganisms are used in the production of antibiotics, interferon for cancer patients, insulin for diabetics, and yogurt and cheese in the food sector. The course aims to present topics such as microbial growth, microbial metabolism, secondary metabolite production with microorganisms related to microbial biotechnology, which can develop in many different areas of our lives. |
| Course Content | Students; 1. Can understand microorganisms and their classification, 2. Comprehend the metabolism of microorganisms, 3. Examine the growth conditions and importance of microorganisms, 4. Comprehend which biotechnological metabolites can be produced by microorganisms and under which conditions, 5. Will be able to understand molecular biology techniques that can be used in microorganisms. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Can understand microorganisms and their classification - Comprehend the metabolism of microorganisms - Examine the growth conditions and importance of microorganisms - Comprehend which biotechnological metabolites can be produced by microorganisms and under which conditions - Will be able to understand molecular biology techniques that can be used in microorganisms |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Microbiology | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Taxonomic Categories, Classification and Identification of Microorganisms | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Microbial Growth | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Microbial Growth Control | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | Microbial Metabolism | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Microbial Metabolism | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | Energy Use | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | MIDTERM EXAM | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Microbial Biotechnology | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Microbial Biotechnology | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Basic Operations in Biotechnology | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Production of Secondary Metabolites by Microorganisms | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Production of Secondary Metabolites by Microorganisms | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | FINAL EXAM | Course Hours |
| Glazer, A.N., Nikaido, H. Microbial Biotechnology: Fundamentals of Applied Microbiology, Cambridge University Press, 2007. |
| Alagawadi, A. R. Microbial Biotechnology Narosa Publishing House, 2006. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Research | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Practice | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Final | 1 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
