Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Biology of Archae BIO510 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 Location of archae among living organisms. Taxanomy of Arkelerin and their uniqe features. Their habitats and phenotopic features. Metabolisms and Genetics of Archae. Biotechnology of Archae
Course Content Introduction, General information on taxanomy of living organisms, Archael Taxanomy, Habitats of Arkeal organisms, Arkeal metabolism, Arkeal Genetics, Arkeal Biotechnology, Archael Physology
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 Concepts and explanations on biology of Archael organisms are learned
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Archael Taxanomy -1 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Archael Taxanomy -2 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Archael Taxanomy -3 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Habitats of Arkeal organisms -1 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Habitats of Arkeal organisms -2 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week investigations on Arkeal taxanomy and their habitats Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Mid Term Practice
9. Week Arkeal metabolism -1 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week TArkeal metabolism -2 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Arkeal Genetics -1 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Arkeal Genetics -2 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Arkeal Biotechnology -1 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Arkeal Biotechnology -2 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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
PY1 5
PY2 5
PY3 5
PY4 5
PY6 4
PY7 4
PY8 3
PY9 3
PY10 5
PY11 3
PY12 4
PY13 4
PY14 3
PY15 4
PY16 5
PY17 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1. Madigan, M., Martinko, J. 2006. Brock Biology of Microorganisms (11th Edition), Prentince-Hall, USA. 2. Dworkin, M., Falkowi, S., Rosenberg, E. 2006. The Prokaryotes: A Handbook on the Biology of Bacteria: Vol. 3: Archaea and Bacteria: Firmicutes, Actinomycetes. Springer, USA 3. Garrity, G.M., Boone, D.R. 2001. Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology Volume 1: The Archaea and the Deeply Branching and Phototrophic Bacteria. Springer, USA.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Research 14 2 28
Interview 2 2 4
Presentation (Preparation) 14 2 28
Practice 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0