| 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 | To learn the basic concepts of microorganisms, their metabolism, and life cycle. To learn the relationship of microorganisms with each other, and with their environment together with their effect on human health. |
| Course Content | History of Microbiology, microorganisms overview; microorganism studying techniques, sterilization and asepsis; Bacterial cell structure and function, microbial growth, reproduction, measuring microbial reproduction, effects of the microorganism; Microbial Metabolism and the use of microorganisms, culture, 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 | |
| 2. Week | An overview of microbial life | |
| 3. Week | Macromolecules | |
| 4. Week | Microscope and the morphology of the cell | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Surface structure and microbial motility | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Energy and enzymes | |
| 7. Week | Energy and enzymes | |
| 8. Week | Catabolic pathways, respiration and biosynthesis in bacteria | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Midterm | |
| 10. Week | Catabolic pathways, respiration and biosynthesis in bacteria | |
| 11. Week | Microbial reproduction | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 12. Week | Control of microbial growth and environmental effects on growth: temperature | Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | Essentials of microbiology: RNA and proteins | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Control of microbial growth and environmental effects on growth: pH, osmolarity, and oxygen |
| 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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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 24 | 24 | |
| Homework 2 | 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 | ||
