Information Package / Course Catalogue
Microbiology
Course Code: BK204
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Introduction to microorganisms and teaching of their positive and negative effects on human, animals and plant life.

Course Content

Structure and diversity of microorganisms (prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms, microscopy techniques, their ecology, growth coniditions, and classification), control of microbial growth (sterilization techniques), antibiotics and resistance mechanisms to antibiotics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Teaching of short history of microbial studies
2.Teaching of differences of microorganisms and tree of life
3.To teach microbial agents and their life conditions
4.To teach control methods of microorganisms
5.To conceptualize importance of microorganisms in human, animal and plant health
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J.M., and J. Parker. 2003. Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Tenth Edition. Pearson Education Inc.
2.Nester, E. W., Andersen, D. G., Roberts Jr, C.E. , Pearsall, N.N., Nester, M.T. 2001. Microbiology A Human Perspective. McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., NY.
3.http://www.uozyilmaz.com/files/mikro.pdf
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of Microbiology, Its importance and history
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of microorganisms
Week 3 - Theoretical
Prokaryotic microorganisms (Bacteria, Archaea)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Viruses and viroids
Week 5 - Theoretical
Microscopy techniques
Week 6 - Theoretical
Microbial Growth (Growth phases and division of Bacteria)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Methods of microbial growth (Dilution plating, microscopic fungal spore counting)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Functions of basic metabolism
Week 9 - Theoretical
Microorganisms and environment
Week 10 - Theoretical
Eukaryotic microorganisms (Protozoan, Algi, Fungi)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Eukaryotic microorganisms (Protozoan, Algi, Fungi)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Control of Microbial Growth (Disinfection, sterilization methods)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Control of Microbial Growth (Disinfection, sterilization methods)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Microbial metabolites
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1101
Quiz1101
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes