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MBG2005Basic Microbiology3+0+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Hacer MURATOĞLU
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The best way to communicate the content of the course with current methods and information
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Prokaryotic cells and viruses will have detailed knowledge of various aspects of viruses.2,8,111,
LO - 2 : They will have knowledge about bacterial classification.2,8,111,
LO - 3 : Have knowledge about the use of bacteria in biotechnology and genetic engineering.2,8,111,
LO - 4 : Knowledge about microorganism-human-environment relations topics.2,8,111,
LO - 5 : They will not have knowledge about current topics of microbiology.2,8,111,
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 microbiology; Chemical structures of microbial cells; Basic methods in microbiology; Microbial cell; Microbial nutrition and energy metabolism; Microbial genetics; Genetic engineering and biotechnology; Microbial classification and diversity; Interactions of microorganisms with humans and their prevention; Antibiotics and chemotherapy; Microorganism-human associations and immunity; Clinical microbiology; Interactions of microorganisms in the environment and their importance
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to Microbiology
 Week 2Chemical Structures of Cells
 Week 3Basic Methods in Microbiology
 Week 4Microscope and Staining
 Week 5Bacterial cell
 Week 6Microbial Growth and Growth Control
 Week 7Microbial Metabolism
 Week 8Microbial Genetics
 Week 9Midterm
 Week 10Microbial Classification
 Week 11Viruses
 Week 12Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Parasites
 Week 13Host Parasite Relationship
 Week 14Immunology
 Week 15Compensation
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Demirbag, Z. 2006. Genel Mikrobiyoloji. Son Haber Matbaacılık, Trabzon.
2Martinko, J. M. (tercume: Cokmus, C.). 2009. Brock Mikroorganizmalarin Biyolojisi. Palme Yayıncılık. Ankara.
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 20.11.2023 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 12.01.2024 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 15 45
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 15 45
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 12 24
Arasınav 1 2 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 2 16 32
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load150