Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Microbiology
Course Code: GT129
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

With this course students; It is aimed to acquire the competencies of microbiological sampling, preparation for microbiological analysis, culture acquisition and microscopic examination in accordance with classification of microorganisms, preparation preparation, legislation and analysis methods.

Course Content

Definition of microbiology, classification of microorganisms, reproduction, metabolism, sterilization and disinfection

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Hafize Ayla SARI
Learning Outcomes
1. Microbiological sampling
2.Preparing for microbiological analysis
3.Obtaining Microbiological Culture
4. Purification of microbiological culture
5.Making Microscopic Investigation
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History of microbiology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of microorganisms
Week 3 - Theoretical
Bacteria, shape and arrangement of bacteria, involution in bacteria, cell structure in bacteria
Week 4 - Theoretical
Riketsiyalar, Blue-green algae, fungi, protozoons
Week 5 - Theoretical
Algae, viruses, nutrition in microorganisms, nutrients
Week 6 - Theoretical
Environment factors affecting the urea, Reproduction curves of microorganisms, control of microorganisms
Week 7 - Theoretical
Aseptic Working Technique and Sampling Hygiene Control Samples
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Preparations for Sterilization, Sterilization, Preparing the Seed Preparation, Incubation, Preparation of Dilution Liquid and Series, (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Preparations for Sterilization, Sterilization, Preparing the Seed Preparation, Incubation, Preparation of Dilution Liquid and Series
Week 10 - Theoretical
Colony Morphology Pure Culture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Preparations, Maya and general characteristics / Bacterial Endospores and Sports Painting
Week 12 - Theoretical
Microscope Examination
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examination of Microorganism Cells, Relationships between Microorganisms / Preparing of food, sowing and microorganism counting
Week 14 - Theoretical
Microbiological methods / Isolation and identification of microorganisms
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Assignment80324
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
1
5
5
2
OÇ-2
5
4
2
OÇ-3
5
4
2
OÇ-4
5
4
1
OÇ-5
1
5
5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026