Information Package / Course Catalogue
Microbial Ecology
Course Code: TBY206
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

The aim of the course is to get the students acquainted with the feeding factors controlling the breeding and distribution of microorganisms, habitat types of microorganisms, dispersal, and microbial assessment, relations of microorganisms, and biogeochemical cycles.

Course Content

The characterization of microorganisms in different habitats and community with one another and with the environment interactions, habitat types of microorganisms, interactions of microorganisms with plants and animals, biogeochemical cycles, detection of microorganisms in nature

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Evrim ELÇİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Apprehending the relationship of microorganisms among themselves and all other creatures and comprehending the microbial interactions
2.Learning the basic concepts of microbial ecology
3.To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in microbial ecology orally and in writing
4.To be able to comprehend the relationships between microorganisms and plants and animals
5.Understanding the habitat types (terrestial and aquatic environments)
6.Learning the biogeochemical cycles (carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus)
7.Learning isolation methods of microorganisms from nature
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Brock Microorganisms Biology
2.Microbial Ecology
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and some of the terms of microbial ecology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Environment and ecosystems, functional roles
Week 3 - Theoretical
Physical factors affecting the growth and dispersal of microorganisms in nature
Week 4 - Theoretical
Chemical factors affecting the growth and dispersal of microorganisms in nature
Week 5 - Theoretical
Habitat types of Microorganisms: Terrestial environments
Week 6 - Theoretical
Habitat types of Microorganisms: Aquatic environments
Week 7 - Theoretical
Habitat types of Microorganisms: Atmospheric environments (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Interactions between microorganisms and plants
Week 9 - Theoretical
Interactions between microorganisms and animals
Week 10 - Theoretical
Biogeochemical cycles (Carbon cycle, Nitrogen cycle)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Biogeochemical cycles (sulfur cycle, Phosphorus cycle)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Molecular microbial community analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Molecular microbial community analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Isolation methods of microorganisms from nature
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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1
4
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3
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026