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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiology I | BYL207 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Başaran DÜLGER |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Dr. Başaran DÜLGER (Güz) |
| Goals | This course provides detailed information about microorganisms, which are invisible to the naked eye. The aim is to understand the life cycles of microorganisms, their relationships with each other and their environment, and their effects on human health. |
| Course Content | The course will cover the history of microbiology, an overview of microorganisms; techniques for studying microorganisms, sterilization and asepsis; bacterial cell structures and functions, microbial reproduction, measurement of reproduction, and the effects of the external environment on microorganisms; microbial metabolism, methods of energy production and utilization, microorganism culture, and information about bacterial chromosomes and plasmids. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Identify and classify microorganisms |
| 2 | Learn the basic metabolic processes in microorganisms |
| 3 | Comprehend the structure of microorganisms |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | History and introduction to microbiology | Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Experiment, Demonstration |
| 2. Week | An overview of microbial life | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Question and Answer, Observation |
| 3. Week | Macromolecules | Research, Interview, Practice, Question and Answer, Discussion, Experiment, Demonstration |
| 4. Week | Microscope and the morphology of the cell | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Observation, Experiment, Demonstration |
| 5. Week | Surface structure and microbial motility | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Experiment, Demonstration |
| 6. Week | Energy and enzymes | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion, Experiment, Demonstration |
| 7. Week | Energy and enzymes | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Lecture, Observation, Experiment, Demonstration |
| 8. Week | Catabolic pathways, respiration and biosynthesis in bacteria | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Observation, Experiment, Demonstration |
| 9. Week | Microbial Metabolism | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Experiment, Demonstration |
| 10. Week | Catabolic pathways, respiration and biosynthesis in bacteria -2 | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Observation, Experiment, Demonstration |
| 11. Week | Microbial reproduction | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Observation, Experiment, Demonstration |
| 12. Week | Control of microbial growth and environmental effects on growth: temperature | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Observation, Collaborative Learning, Project-Based Learning, Experiment, Problem Solving |
| 13. Week | Essentials of microbiology: RNA and proteins | Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Observation, Experiment, Demonstration |
| 14. Week | Control of microbial growth and environmental effects on growth: pH, osmolarity, and oxygen | Lecture, Observation, Experiment, Demonstration |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Obtains theoretical and applied information in the field of biological sciences, perceives and recognizes living things in the context of structure, function - functioning, organization and mutual interactions, comprehends and interprets their importance | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Defines problems related to biology subjects, formulates hypothesis for the solution of problems by making synthesis, tests the hypothesis with various observational and experimental methods, analyzes the results and gains the ability to interpret. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Learns the processes and phenomena in the field of life sciences in relation to current knowledge and methods. Using this information, proposes solutions to local and global problems related to field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Selects, applies and develops contemporary techniques and tools in the field of life sciences and effectively uses information technologies as a part of her/his own life. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | In order to meet the needs of the individual or society, works effectively and takes responsibility in activities and projects for her professional development, both individually and in multidisciplinary groups. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Follows scientific publications published/to be published in the field, conveys the information obtained verbally and in writing to colleagues and different segments of the society. Communicates with colleagues in Turkish/English. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | By following the current scientific and technological developments in biological sciences, gains the competence to develop lifelong learning, knowledge and skills. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Have universal and social ethical values and professional responsibility awareness with a scientific point of view. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Adheres to the principle of sustainability in theoretical and applied studies related to biological sciences, gains awareness of its effects and legal consequences on a local/global scale. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY7 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| Güz Dönemi | |||
| Responsible Personnel | Grup | Evaluation Method | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Başaran DÜLGER | Vize | 40.00 | |
| Prof. Dr. Başaran DÜLGER | Final | 60.00 | |
| Toplam | 100.00 | ||
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework | 1 | 24 | 24 | |
| Homework Preparation | 1 | 24 | 24 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 19.5 | 19.5 | |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
