Course Objectives:
To ensure that the students gain basic biology and microbiology background at a theoretical as well as practical level, that they have the capability to design and carry out experiments in microbiology field and thus to provide effective solutions to questions and problems that they may face in the future
Course Content:
Cultivation, identification and control of microorganisms; classification of bacteria; bacterial morphology, biochemistry and physiology; interaction of various bacterial species their environment; bacteriophages; microbial pathogenicity; microbial genomes; microbial engineering with reference to production of biomass, amino acids, antibiotics, enzymes, and organic acids.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 4: Use of simulations, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam, D: Experiment report, E: Homework,
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes | Detailed Program Outcomes |
Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| To ensure that the students gain basic biology and microbiology background at a theoretical level | 5b,6a,6c,7c,7e | 1,2,4,6,7 | A,B,C,D,E |
| To ensure that the students gain the capability to design and carry out experiments in microbiology area and thus to provide effective solutions to questions and problems that they may face | 5b,6a,6c,7b,7c,7e,8b,11a | 1,2,4,6,7 |
A,B,C,D,E |
| The ability to design and perform independent experiments and to analyze and interpret the experimental results and to write report | 5b,6a,6c,7c,7e,8a,8b,9a | 1,2,4,6,7 | A,B,C,D,E |
| An awareness of professional and ethical responsibility as well as public responsibility in laboratory analysis | 5b,6a,6c,7c,7e,8a,9a | 1,2,4,6,7 | D,E |
| The ability to define microbiological rules and tools in laboratory | 5b,6a,6c,7c,7e | 1,2,4,6,7 | A,B,D,E |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Lecture:The Microbial World and You: Brief History of Microbiology, Microbes and Human Welfare, Microbes and Human Disease Laboratory: Laboratory Safety |
Lecture Notes Laboratory Notes |
| 2 | Lecture: Chemical Principles: The Structure of Atoms, How Atoms Form Molecules: Chemical Bonds, Chemical Reactions,Inorganic Compounds,Organic Compounds Laboratory: Use and care of the microscope, wet- mount, hanging-drop techniques, staining methods: simple staining: direct and negative staining |
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| 3 | Lecture: Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope: Units of Measurement,Microscopy: The Instruments,Preparation of Specimens for Light Microscopy, Staining Techniques Laboratory: Differential staining techniques: gram staining, acid-fast staining, flagella and endospore staining |
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| 4 | Lecture: Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Laboratory: Morphologic unknown, cultivation of bacteria, transfer of bacteria: aseptic technique, isolation of bacteria by dilution techniques |
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| 5 | Lecture: Microbial Growth: The Requirements for Growth,Culture Media,Obtaining Pure Cultures,Preserving Bacterial Cultures,The Growth of Bacterial Cultures Laboratory: Special Media for isolating bacteria |
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| 6 | Lecture: The Control of Microbial Growth:-The Terminology of Microbial Control,The Rate of Microbial Death,Physical Methods of Microbial Control,Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Laboratory: Microbial Growth (Oxygen and the growth of bacteria, bacterial growth curve, effects of osmotic pressure and pH on growth of yeasts and bacteria ) |
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| 7 | Exam 1 | |
| 8 | Lecture: Microbial Metabolism: Catabolic and Anabolic Reactions, Enzymes, Energy Production Laboratory: Control of Microbial Growth (Heat and UV Radiation) Disinfectants, antiseptics, antimicrobial drugs, determination of antimicrobial activity |
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| 9 | Lecture: Carbohydrate,Lipid and Protein Catabolism Laboratory: Microbial metabolism (Biochemical tests: Carbohydrate catabolism, protein catabolism, respiration...) |
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| 10 | Lecture: Microbial Genetics: Structure and Function of the Genetic Material,The Regulation of Bacterial Gene Expression Laboratory: Genomic DNA isolation from bacteria |
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| 11 | Exam 2 | |
| 12 | Lecture: Mutation: Change in the Genetic Material,Genetic Transfer and Recombination Laboratory: DNA isolation |
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| 13 | Lecture: Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA:Introduction to Biotechnology,Tools of Biotechnology,Techniques of Genetic Engineering,Applications of Genetic Engineering,Safety Issues and The Ethics of Genetic Engineering Laboratory: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis |
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| 14 | Lecture: Classification of Microorganisms | Lecture Notes |
| 15 | ||
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | Lecture Notes, Lab Handouts (for experiments) |
| Additional Resources | Microbiology an Introduction ( Tortora, Funke, Case) Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology ( Johnson Case) |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Moodle |
| Assignments | Moodle/Turnitin |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 2 | 30 |
| Lab Quizes | 9 | 5 |
| Lab Reports | 6 | 25 |
| Assignments | 5 | 10 |
| Total | 70 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 30 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES | ||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | |
| 1a | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline, | |
| 1b | Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
| 2a | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, | |
| 2b | Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| 3a | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result, | |
| 3b | Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| 4a | Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice. | |
| 4b | Ability to employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5a | Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions, | |
| 5b | Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. | √ |
| 6a | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams, | √ |
| 6b | Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams, | |
| 6c | Ability to work individually. | √ |
| 7a | Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing, | |
| 7b | Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language, | √ |
| 7c | Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, |
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| 7d | Ability to make effective presentations, | |
| 7e | Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. | |
| 8a | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology, | √ |
| 8b | Ability to continue to educate him/herself. | √ |
| 9a | Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility. | √ |
| 9b | Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. | |
| 10a | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management. | |
| 10b | Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation. | |
| 10c | Knowledge about sustainable development. | |
| 11a | Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, | √ |
| 11b | Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering. | |
| 11c | Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity | Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Lecture | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Laboratory | 12 | 3 | 36 |
| Laboratory Quizzes | 9 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Laboratory Reports | 6 | 7 | 36 |
| Laboratory Results Screening | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm – Pre-study Exam |
2 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Final – Pre-study Exam |
1 | 28 | 28 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Total Work Load | 174.9 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 6.99 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 | ||
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