Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Aquatic Microbiology BIO503 4 + 0 4.0 8.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Başaran DÜLGER
Instructor(s)
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the aquatic environment and related microorganisms.
Course Content Aquatic environment, Roles of microorganisms in the aquatic environment, Biofilm and ecological surfaces in microbial ecology Indicators of water pollution, Life of microorganisms in the aquatic environment - Bacteria, Life of microorganisms in the aquatic environment - Fungi and Viruses, Waterborne bacterial diseases, Waterborne viral diseases, Water Purification process, Use of microorganisms in water purification, Toxic chemicals in drinking water
Learning Outcomes - To learn concepts and explanations on aquatic microbiology are learned. To defines the basic principles of aquatic microbiology. To know used for microorganisms for solution of water pollution. To understand experimental logic, analysis and the problem solving of the relations on aquatic microbiology.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Aquatic environment Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
2. Week Roles of microorganims in aquatic environment Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
3. Week Biofilm and ecologic surface in microbial ecology Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
4. Week Indicators of Water pollution -1 Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
5. Week Indicators of Water pollution -2 Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
6. Week Life of microorganisms in aquatic environment - Bacteria Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
7. Week Life of microorganisms in aquatic environment - Fungi and Virus Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
8. Week Mid Term Practice
9. Week Waterborne bacterial diseases Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
10. Week Waterborne viral diseases Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
11. Week The water purification processes Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
12. Week Usage of microorganisms in water purification Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
13. Week Toxic chemicals in drinking water Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
14. Week Presentation and discussion about scientific papers
Recommended Sources
Madigan, M., Martinko, J. 2006. Brock Biology of Microorganisms (11th Edition), Prentince-Hall, USA
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 Measurement Method
PY1 5 0 -
PY2 5 0 -
PY3 5 0 -
PY4 5 0 -
PY6 4 0 -
PY7 4 0 -
PY8 3 0 -
PY9 3 0 -
PY10 5 0 -
PY11 3 0 -
PY12 4 0 -
PY13 4 0 -
PY14 3 0 -
PY15 4 0 -
PY16 5 0 -
PY17 5 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 3 42
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 14 3 42
Verbal Expression 14 1 14
Visual Presentation 14 1 14
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 4 4
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 204
ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0