COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
General Microbiology
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MLBT 108
Spring
2
2
3
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to teach basic microbiological concepts and principles to the students.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to explain the importance of microorganisms
  • will be able to specify prokaryotic cell structure
  • will be able to describe the importance of controlling microorganisms
  • will be able to express industrial and ecologically significant groups of microorganisms and their biotechnological importance
  • will be able to describe energy production mechanisms in prokaryotic cells
Course Description This course covers microbiological entry, prokaryotic cell biology, microbial nutrition, metabolism of microorganisms, physical needs of microorganisms, control of microorganisms, examination of some biotechnologically important bacteria and archea groups.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Microbiology / Safety Precautions in Microbiology Laboratory and Promotion of Laboratory Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education, Palme Yayıncılık (2006) Section 1/1
2 Cleaning and Sterilization of Used Laboratory Materials Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education, Palme Yayıncılık (2006) Section 1/2 ve Section 1/3
3 Nutrient Varieties / Identification of Factors Affecting Microbial Growth and Preparation of Bacteriological Culture Mediums Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education, Palme Yayıncılık (2006) Section 1/4
4 Classification and Nomenclature of Microorganisms / Microscope Usage / Direct Preparation Preparation and Investigation Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education, Palme Yayıncılık (2006) Section 1/4
5 Pure Culture Handling / Sowing Methods / Characteristics of Bacteria and Arcs / Inoculum, Inoculation Culture Preparation and Application of Sowing Methods Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education, Palme Yayıncılık (2006) Section 1/4
6 Fungi Properties / Application of Inoculum, İnoculation Culture Preparation and Sowing Methods Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education, Palme Yayıncılık (2006) Section 1/5
7 Determination of the Number of Microorganisms and Biomass Measurement Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education, Palme Yayıncılık (2006) Section 1/6
8 Growth pattern of microorganisms Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education, Palme Yayıncılık (2006) Section 1/6
9 Midterm
10 Some biotechnologically important groups of microorganisms / Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education, Palme Yayıncılık (2006) Section 1/6
11 Biochemical Tests Used in Microbiology Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education, Palme Yayıncılık (2006) Section 5 Waites M.J., Morgan, N.L., Rockey, J.S., Higton, G., "Endüstriyel Mikrobiyolojiye Giriş" Palme Yayıncılık, (2015) Section 2 ve Section 3
12 Microbial Reproduction and Growth Control Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education, Palme Yayıncılık (2006) Section 5
13 Moisture and Ash content Waites M.J., Morgan, N.L., Rockey, J.S., Higton, G., "Endüstriyel Mikrobiyolojiye Giriş" Palme Yayıncılık, (2015) Section 2 ve Section 3
14 Microbial Molecular Biology and Genetics / DNA Isolation Waites M.J., Morgan, N.L., Rockey, J.S., Higton, G., "Endüstriyel Mikrobiyolojiye Giriş" Palme Yayıncılık, (2015).
15 Evaluation of the term
16 Final
Course Notes/Textbooks

Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., “Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi”, Pearson Education,  Palme Yayıncılık (2006).
Suggested Readings/Materials

Waites M.J., Morgan, N.L., Rockey, J.S., Higton, G., "Endüstriyel Mikrobiyolojiye Giriş" Palme Yayıncılık, (2015).

Tortora, G. J., Funke, B. R., Case, C. L., “Microbiology an Introduction”, Tenth Ed.,Pearson Education, (2010).

Schaechter, M. “Encyclopedia of Microbiology” Third Ed., Elsevier, (2009).

Okafor, N. “Modern Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology”, Science Publishers, (2007).

 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
1
25
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
12
Final Exams
1
12
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge on theories, concepts, methods and tools which are the basis of Laboratory Technology.

 X
2

To be able to synthesize, analyze, interpret, question, criticize and follow professional legal regulations.

 X
3

To be able to use the theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of application and improve solutions for problems.

 X
4

To be able to work effectively as an individual and on multidisciplinary teams and use them in the working environment.

 X
5

To be able to use computer programs and information and communication technologies at the level required by his/her profession.
6

To be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, monitor developments in science and technology and constantly renew itself.

 X
7

To be able to have a professional and ethical responsibility.
8

To be able to have the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish both oral and written.
9

To be able to monitor the developments in the field and to communicate with colleagues by using English at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
10

To be able to know the concepts of work safety, environmental protection, quality and fulfill their requirements.

 X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest