Information Package / Course Catalogue
Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
Course Code: TBY012
Course Type: Area 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

To help them determine their road maps in planning biotechnological studies by obtaining more detailed information about microorganisms.

Course Content

Information is given about all the mechanisms used by microorganisms to live, multiply and adapt to different environments.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Çiğdem YAMANER
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognise microbial cell differences
2.Have knowledge about carbohydrate metabolism in microorganisms
3.Have knowledge about microorganisms adapted to different ecological conditions and the products they produce
4.Learns nucleic acid, lipid and protein metabolism of microorganisms.
5.Have knowledge about metabolic regulation.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J.M., and J. Parker. 2003. Brock Mikroorganizma Biyolojisi, Onuncu Basım. Pearson Education Inc
2.Current scientific articles
3.Spector, M. P., Moat, A. G., Foster J. W., Microbial Physiology , 4th Edition. ISBN: 978-0-471-39483-9
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses and Protozoa
Week 2 - Theoretical
Membrane Transport-Nutrient uptake and Protein Secretion
Week 3 - Theoretical
Structure and Functions of Fimbriae and Flagella
Week 4 - Theoretical
Anabolic-Catabolic Reactions, Redox Reactions, Energy Exchange
Week 5 - Theoretical
Microbial Respiration mechanisms
Week 6 - Theoretical
Citric Acid Cycle and Electron Transport Chain
Week 7 - Theoretical
Metabolism of Different Carbohydrates
Week 8 - Theoretical
Phototrophic and photoheterotrophic microorganisms and their metabolism (Midterm Examination)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Chemolithotrophs, chemoorganotrophs Chemolithoototrophs, Myxotrophs
Week 10 - Theoretical
Chemosynthesis (Hydrogen Bacteria, Sulphur Bacteria, Iron Bacteria, Ammonium and Nitrite Bacteria)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nucleic Acid Metabolism in Microorganisms
Week 12 - Theoretical
Lipid Metabolism in Microorganisms
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mikroorganizmalarda Protein Metabolizması
Week 14 - Theoretical
Regulation of Metabolism
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
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
OÇ-1
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
OÇ-2
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
5
3
2
2
OÇ-3
5
4
4
5
5
3
3
3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
OÇ-5
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026