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MBG2007Basic Microbiology Laboratory0+0+2ECTS:3
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of laboratory per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Hacer MURATOĞLU
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To have experience in microbiology laboratory techniques.
 
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.2,4,121,3,4,
LO - 2 : They will have experience in laboratory techniques in microbiology.2,4,121,3,4,
LO - 3 : They will participate in discussions with their friends in the field of microbiology laboratory experience.2,41,3,4,
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 of microbiology laboratory environments and rules, preparation of bacterial nutrient media and sterilization techniques, aseptic transfer and cultivation methods of microorganisms, demonstration of microorganisms, determination of antimicrobial effects of various physical and chemical factors, microscopic examination of microorganisms and substructures, selective and distinctive media and microorganisms determination of bacterial growth curve, microbial analysis of various nutrients, water and soil samples.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introducing microbiology laboratory environments and rules
 Week 2Preparation of bacterial food media and sterilization techniques
 Week 3Aseptic transfer of microorganisms and cultivation methods
 Week 4Demonstration of the prevalence of microorganisms
 Week 5Determination of antimicrobial effects of various physical and chemical factors
 Week 6Microscopic examination of microorganisms and substructures
 Week 7Gram, capsule and endospore staining
 Week 8Various biochemical enzyme activities of selective and distinctive media and microorganisms
 Week 9Midterm
 Week 10Intracellular enzyme activities of microorganisms
 Week 11Bacterial species identification
 Week 12Bacterial species identification
 Week 13Determination of bacterial growth curve
 Week 14Microbial analysis in nutrients and water samples
 Week 15Compensation
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Demirbag, Z. ve Demir, I. 2007. Genel Mikrobiyoloji Laboratuari. Esen Ofset Matbaacilik. Trabzon
 
Recommended Reading
1Cotuk, A. 2003. Genel Mikrobiyoloji Laboratuvarı. Nobel Tip Kitabevi. Istanbul
 
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 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 8 16
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 2 5 10
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load84