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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Subjects in Microbiology | BIO540 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Başaran DÜLGER |
| Instructor(s) | |
| 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 | In this course, information will be provided on: Microbial evolution and systematics, Extremophiles and their uses in biotechnology, Microbial symbioses, Use of microorganisms in waste treatment, Antimicrobial drugs and the investigation of resistance acquisition, 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. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 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 | interested and curious about microbiology issues |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Microbial evolution and systematic | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Extremophils and their use in biotechnology | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Microbial symbiosis | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Using microorganisms in the treatment of wastes | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Antimicrobial Drugs and Resistance gains | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | Microbial Genomics | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Bioremediation | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | Bioremediation -2 | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Microbial interactions in humans | |
| 10. Week | Microbial ecosystems | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Uses of microorganisms in biotechnology | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 12. Week | Eukaryotic Microbial Pathogens -1 - Fungal infections | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Eukaryotic Microbial Pathogens -2 - Deep Parasitic Infections | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | Literature review of current microbiological studies | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY15 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY17 | 5 | 5 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 14 | 4 | 56 | |
| Interview | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Other Activities | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total Workload | 204 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
