Information Package / Course Catalogue
Microscope Knowledge and Techniques
Course Code: LBT104
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Giving information about the types of microscopes, understanding the working principles of microscopes and the use of microscopes.

Course Content

Giving information about the types of microscopes, working principles of microscopes and explaining the use of microscopes, teaching the methods of finding images in the microscope

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Emre AĞCAGİL
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the basic properties of microscopes.
2.Learn the types of microscopes
3.Learns which microscope should be used according to the studies.
4.Learns the basic features and practical use of light microscope.
5.Learns the working principles of microscopes.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Instructor lecture notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Microscope history and uses
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Types of microscopes and working principles
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Types of microscopes and working principles
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Sectioning methods
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Finding images in the microscope
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Plant and animal cell differences and microscopic examination
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Plant and animal cell differences and microscopic examination
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Gram staining methods (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of bacteria under a microscope
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of mold and yeast samples under a microscope
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Demonstration of starch, fat protein samples
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of carotene, lycopene, xanthophyll, chlorophyll samples
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of crystal samples in plants
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Su örneklerinde plankton aranması
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140114
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
5
5
5
OÇ-2
3
4
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
5
5
5
OÇ-4
4
3
5
5
5
OÇ-5
3
3
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026