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BIY2006General Microbiology3+0+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of BIOLOGY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Remziye NALÇACIOĞLU
Co-LecturerProf. Dr.Remziye NALÇACIOĞLU, Prof. Dr. Zihni DEMİRBAĞ
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Giving information about taxonomy, general properties and importance of microorganisms
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Have knowledge about various aspects of prokaryotic cells and viruses in detail1,2,4,71,
LO - 2 : Have ability to classify bacteria 1,2,4,71,
LO - 3 : Have information on the usage of microorganisms in biotechnology and genetic engineering1,2,4,71,
LO - 4 : Have information about the interactions among microorganisms -humans - environment 1,2,4,71,
LO - 5 : Have detail information about current topics of microbiology1,2,4,71,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction to microbilogy; Chemical composition of microorganisms; Basic techniques in microbiology; Microbial cells; Microbial growth and cell energy metabolism; Microbial genetics; Genetic engineering and biotechnology; Microbial taxonomy and diversity; Interaction and impact of microorganisms and humans; Antibiotics and chemotherapy; Microorganism-humans interactions and immunity; Clinical microbiology; Interactions and impact of microorganism in the environment
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to microbilogy
 Week 2Chemical composition of microorganisms
 Week 3Basic techniques in microbiology
 Week 4Microbial cells
 Week 5Microbial growth and cell energy metabolism
 Week 6Microbial genetics
 Week 7Genetic engineering and biotechnology
 Week 8Microbial taxonomy and diversity
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Interaction and impact of microorganisms and humans
 Week 11Antibiotics and chemotherapy
 Week 12Exam II
 Week 13Microorganism-humans interactions and immunity
 Week 14Clinical microbiology
 Week 15Interactions and impact of microorganism in the environment
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Demirbag, Z. 2006. Genel Mikrobiyoloji. Son Haber Matbaacılık, Trabzon
 
Recommended Reading
1Martinko, J. M. (tercüme: Çökmüş, C.). 2009. Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi. Palme Yayıncılık. Ankara
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 25/11/2021 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 15/01/2022 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 10 20
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 1 8 8
Arasınav 1 1 1
Uygulama 0 0 0
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 0 0 0
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 0 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 4 13 52
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Diğer 1 2 13 26
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load150