| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Microbiology | TBP212 | Elective | Associate degree | 2 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Doğan GÜLKAÇ
Prof. Dr. Nil Pembe ÖZER
Associate Prof. Dr. Halil SAMET
Assistant Prof. Dr. Mutlu ÇELİK
Assistant Prof. Dr. Nur DEDE
Lecturer Mine Nazan KERİMAK ÖNER
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Define the basic concepts of general microbiology.
2) Explain nomenclature, cell structure and forms of microorganisms.
3) Classify microorganisms according to their cell structures and growth conditions and other characteristics.
4) Explain nutritional needs, nutrition types and growth forms of microorganisms.
5) Explain growth conditions, inactivation or decontamination methods of microorganisms.
7) Define the importance of microorganisms in growing harvesting, storage and processing of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs),
8) Apply some laboratory practices before microbiological inoculations such as media preparation, sterilization, microscope usage, etc.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 7 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 8 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
i
Course Contents
The definition and scope of microbiology; The benefits and harms of micro-organisms; Nomenclature and general classification of microorganisms; Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and cell structures; Viruses and their structures; Feeding of microorganisms and their nutrient requirements and microbiological media; Factors affecting the development of microorganisms; Control of microorganisms; Examination of micro-organisms on the microscope.
Weekly Schedule
1) Describe of microbiology2) Biochemical fundementals for biochemistry
3) Energy and chemical bonds
4) The benefits and harms of microorganisms
5) Naming of microorganisms and their cell structures
6) Classifiying of microorganisms
7) Food needs of microorganisms
8) Growth and development conditions of microoragnisms
9) Media and Media preparation in the laboratory
10) Microorganisms in nature and ways to benefit from them
11) Midterm
12) Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
13) Types of microscopes and their uses
14) Killing or removing microorganisms
15) Uygulama
16) Uygulama
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Short Exam / Quiz to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required