| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Microbiology | BTK205 | 3. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. İrem ALTIN |
| Instructors |
İrem ALTIN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The course aims to introduce the microorganisms (bacteria, phytoplasma, virus, viroid, prion, algae, fungi etc.), to give basic information on some important characteristics of microbial life and structure and the roles microorganisms play in our lives |
| Course Content | In this subject, information about historical development of microbiology, the structure and evolution of organisms, general characteristics and classification of living organisms, isolation and identification of microorganisms; modifications, mutations and genetics of microorganisms; the effect of environment on growth and death of microorganisms, , sterilization techniques, microbial biotechnology, metabolic diversity among the microorganisms, microbial secretions, the mode of action of antibiotics and some chemicals on microorganisms is being given. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- learning about the basic concepts of microbiology - Learning the classification of microorganisms - Gaining the ability to learn and apply of the isolation and identification methods of microorganisms - Understanding the purification methods (sterilization, disinfection) from microorganisms - Understanding the harmful and beneficial aspects of microorganisms - After the aplications of lesson, gains the ability to easily identify microorganism in his professional life. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | historical development of microbiology | |
| 2. Week | Classification and general characteristics of microorganisms | |
| 3. Week | Prokaryotes | |
| 4. Week | Fungi | |
| 5. Week | Viruses, algaes | |
| 6. Week | the effect of environment on growth and death of microorganisms, , sterilization techniques | |
| 7. Week | Isolation and identification procedure of microorganisms from infected plant tissue, soil and water | |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | |
| 9. Week | Mechanisms of genetic variability in microorganisms | |
| 10. Week | Quantitative measurement of microbial growth, microbial life forms | |
| 11. Week | Learning about several industrial, agricultural, and biotechnological applications of microbiology | |
| 12. Week | microbial secretions, | |
| 13. Week | metabolic diversity among the microorganisms, the mode of action of antibiotics on microorganisms | |
| 14. Week | Presentation of midterm project |
| DERS KİTABI 1. Güven.S. ve Zoba, N.N.D., 2015. Genel Mikrobiyoloji ve laboratuvar kılavuzu, 2. Buchanan,R.E., Gibbons,N.E. (Editors), 1975. Bergey’s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology. Williams and Wilkins Comp.,Baltimore. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 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 | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Final | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
