Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Erdener BALIKÇI

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Define the basic microbiological concepts.
2) Explain the concepts of sterilization-disinfection and application areas.
3) Conduct general microbiology laboratory applications.
4) Compare the cell components of eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
5) Explain the structure, virulence factors and antigenic properties in Microorganisms
6) Explain nutrition and reproduction of microorganisms.
7) Define the use of various microscope types.
8) Define the metabolic processes of bacteria.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Program Competencies

Learning Outcomes

No relation

Low

No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This course covers the history of microbiology, development, and basic concepts in laboratory work rules to be applied; basic equipments used in Microbiology, microscopes, classification and general characteristics of microorganisms, bacteria structure, reproduction, metabolism, genetics of bacteria and antimicrobial substances, and the transmission routes of infection, sterilization and disinfection ; microorganisms produced media, paints and painting methods, staphylococci, streptococci, pneumococci, and bacilli, fungi, and general information about the virus.

Weekly Schedule

1) Microbiology, microorganisms, bacteria classification
2) Macroscopic and microscopic morphology of microorganisms
3) The anatomical structure of bacteria
4) The chemical structure of bacteria, diet, nutrition classification
5) Bacterial reproduction and reproductive factors
6) Structure of genetic material in bacteria, functions, DNA replication
7) Genetics of microorganisms, microorganisms phenotypic variations (modifications), genotypic variation (mutation)
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Bacteriophages, bacteriophages classification, morphology, reproduction
10) Transfer of genetic material, transformation, conjugation and transduction
11) Relationships between microorganisms, microorganisms and environment relations
12) Sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis, and methods of application
13) Microbiology laboratory presentation, laboratory operating principles, the prevention of laboratory accidents
14) Microscopes and microscopy principles
15) Gram stain
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Equine Microbiology (basic)	AAP207	Compulsory	Associate degree	2	Fall	4