| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Subjects in Microbiology | BIO540 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 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 |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | This course provides students with the knowledge of topics that are highly current, innovative or will bring in microbiology and introduces them to the importance of microbiology |
| Course Content | Microbial evolution and systematic, Extremophils and their use in biotechnology, Microbial symbiosis Using microorganisms in the treatment of wastes, Antimicrobial Drugs and Resistance gains, Microbial Genomics Bioremediation, Microbial interactions in humans, Microbial ecosystems, Uses of microorganisms in biotechnology, Eukaryotic Microbial Pathogens -1: Fungal infections, Eukaryotic Microbial Pathogens -2: Deep Parasitic Infections, Literature review of current microbiological studies |
| Learning Outcomes |
- At the end of this course, the student; 1. can identify microorganisms 2. understands the importance of microbiology in terms of science, technology and society. 3. learn the usage areas of microbiology. 4. follows the developments 5. is interested and curious about microbiology issues |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Microbial evolution and systematic | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Extremophils and their use in biotechnology | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Microbial symbiosis | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Using microorganisms in the treatment of wastes | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | Antimicrobial Drugs and Resistance gains | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Microbial Genomics | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | v | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | MIDTERM | Practice |
| 9. Week | Microbial interactions in humans | |
| 10. Week | Microbial ecosystems | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Uses of microorganisms in biotechnology | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Eukaryotic Microbial Pathogens -1 - Fungal infections | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Eukaryotic Microbial Pathogens -2 - Deep Parasitic Infections | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | Literature review of current microbiological studies | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice |
| Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender. Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition). Pearson, USA, 2017. Özdem Anğ. Lippincott Mikrobiyoloji: Şekillerle Açıklamalı Derleme Ders Kitapları. Nobel Kitapevi, Ankara, 2018. Çiğdem KADER. Antimikrobiyal Tedavi Kılavuzu. Güneş Tıp Kıtabevi, 2018. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 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 | - |
| 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Verbal Expression | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Visual Presentation | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
