Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Microbiology
Course Code: LBT107
Course Type: Area Elective
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

The aim of this course is to teach students about microorganisms (prokaryotes, protozoa, fungi and viruses). To give basic information about the structures, biology, physiology, To teach metabolisms, classifications and usage areas in biotechnology.

Course Content

Microorganisms, microbial life, cell structure of microorganisms, metabolism, microbial reproduction, metabolic regulation, evolution and systematic

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Hilal DEMİRPENÇE
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about basic microbiology topics
2.To learn the classification of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms.
3.To have knowledge about metabolism in microorganisms.
4.To have knowledge about nutrition, growth and reproduction of microorganisms.
5.To be able to have information about evolution in micro-organisms
6.To understand the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms.
7.To have basic knowledge about microbial genomics
8.Ability to comment on interactions between microorganisms
9.To be able to learn the use of microorganisms in some applications in biotechnology.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J. M., Parker, J. 2016. Brock's Biology of Microorganisms. 14th Edition, Prentice-Hall,Inc., USA
2.Lodish,H.,Berk,A.,Zipursky,S.L.,Matsudaria,P.,Baltimore,D.,Darnell,J.,2000. Molecular cell Biology.
3.Freeman W.H., Tortora,C. F.,Funke, B. R., Case, C.L.1995. Microbiology: An Introduction, 5th Edition, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company Inc.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Microorganisms and microbiology, An overview of microbial life
Week 2 - Theoretical
Macromolecules, Cell structure/Function
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nutrition and laboratory culture and metabolism of microorganisms
Week 4 - Theoretical
Microbial reproduction
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fundamentals of molecular biology
Week 6 - Theoretical
Metabolic regulation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Fundamentals of virology
Week 8 - Theoretical
Fundamentals of virology (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Bacterial genetics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Microbial evolution and systematic
Week 11 - Theoretical
Prokaryotic diversity: Bacteria
Week 12 - Theoretical
Prokaryotic diversity: Archaea
Week 13 - Theoretical
Eukaryotic cell biology and eukaryotic microorganisms
Week 14 - Theoretical
Microbial genomics, Viral diversity
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading100220
Individual Work140114
Final Examination1415
Board Examination1718
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
OÇ-1
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
4
5
5
OÇ-4
4
4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
4
5
5
5
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3
4
5
5
5
OÇ-7
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-8
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-9
3
4
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026