Information Package / Course Catalogue
Microbiology I
Course Code: TL106
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To provide information about the general characteristics and metabolism of microorganism groups.

Course Content

Information is given about the classification, structure, reproduction and metabolism of microorganisms and antibiotics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Erman ORYAŞIN
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the taxonomy of organisms
2.To learn the groups of microorganisms
3.Understanding the metabolic and genetic functions of microorganisms
4.Be aware of the importance of using antibiotics
5.To understand between procaryotic cell and eucaryotic cell
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bilgehan H. Temel Mikrobiyoloji ve Bağışıklık Bilimi 8. Baskı. Fakülteler Kitabevi, Bornova, 1996
2.Serter N. Mikrobiyoloji. T.C. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları No:490, Eskişehir, 1991.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Classification of organisms, Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification and nomenclature of microorganisms
Week 3 - Theoretical
Algae and protozoa
Week 4 - Theoretical
Fungi
Week 5 - Theoretical
Viruses
Week 6 - Theoretical
The structure of bacteria, the metabolism
Week 7 - Theoretical
The structure of bacteria, the metabolism
Week 8 - Theoretical
Microbial metabolism: Energy, respiration and glycolysis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Microbial metabolism: TCA, fermentation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Microbial metabolism: Enzymes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Bacterial Genetics: transformation, conjugation, transduction
Week 12 - Theoretical
Bacterial genetics: mutations and mutagens
Week 13 - Theoretical
Discovery of antibiotics and their mechanism of action
Week 14 - Theoretical
Antibiotic resistance
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142491
Individual Work141128
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)131
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
OÇ-2
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-3
3
4
5
5
5
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-4
3
3
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026