Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Aquatic Microbiology BIO503 Turkish Compulsory 4 + 0 4.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Başaran DÜLGER
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the aquatic environment and related microorganisms.
Course Content This course will provide information on: the aquatic environment, the roles of microorganisms in the aquatic environment, biofilms and ecological surfaces in microbial ecology, indicators of water pollution, the life of microorganisms in the aquatic environment - bacteria, the life of microorganisms in the aquatic environment - fungi and viruses, waterborne bacterial diseases, waterborne viral diseases, water treatment processes, the use of microorganisms in water treatment, and toxic chemicals found in drinking water.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To learn concepts and explanations on aquatic microbiology are learned.
2 To defines the basic principles of aquatic microbiology.
3 To know used for microorganisms for solution of water pollution.
4 To understand experimental logic, analysis and the problem solving of the relations on aquatic microbiology.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Aquatic environment Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Roles of microorganims in aquatic environment Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Biofilm and ecologic surface in microbial ecology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Indicators of Water pollution -1 Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Indicators of Water pollution -2 Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Life of microorganisms in aquatic environment - Bacteria Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Life of microorganisms in aquatic environment - Fungi and Virus Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Waterborne bacterial diseases -1 Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Waterborne bacterial diseases -2 Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Waterborne viral diseases Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week The water purification processes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Usage of microorganisms in water purification Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Toxic chemicals in drinking water Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Presentation and discussion about scientific papers Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects.
2 Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently.
3 Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology.
4 Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it.
6 Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
8 Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar.
9 Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary.
10 Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases.
11 Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems.
12 Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines.
13 Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills.
14 Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World.
15 Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research.
16 Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them.
17 Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3
PY10 5 5 5 5
PY11 3 3 3 3
PY12 4 4 4 4
PY13 4 4 4 4
PY14 3 3 3 3
PY15 4 4 4 4
PY16 5 5 5 5
PY17 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Madigan, M., Martinko, J. 2006. Brock Biology of Microorganisms (11th Edition), Prentince-Hall, USA
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 14 3 42
Interview 14 1 14
Presentation (Preparation) 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Homework 1 4 4
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0