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Course Description Course Name : General Microbiology Course Code : BT-533 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. IŞIL VAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the basic concepts of microbiology Learns the basic principles of systematics of microorganisms. Knows the general properties of the Bacteria, molds, yeasts, and viruses Learns the factors affecting the growth of microorganisms and development properties. Gains information about the metabolic activities of microorganisms. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : BT-533 General Microbiology Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To give MA students theoretical and practical information about the areas of interest in microbiology,the place of microorganisms in the living world, classification of microorganisms, the functions and spreading of microorganisms in nature,general properties of microorganisms, metabolism as well as the features of their development and the control of microorganisms Course Contents : Introduction to microbiology and history, the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, microbial growth and nutrituion of microorganism, the structures of microorganism and biofilm , the control of microbial growth and biofilm formation, microbial methabolism, microbial genetic, viruses, bacteriophage and transduction, immunsystem and Immunoglobulins, introduction of food microbiology and Industrial microbiology and the mechanism of the microbial pathogenes. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : classrooms of food enginering department   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction of the contents of microorganism and reference books. Introducing the science of microorganisms, history, the classification of the living. Reviewing literature about basic microbiology in the latest books and gathering information. slight presentation 2 The basic principles of the classification of microorganisms and naming them,The difference between the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the systematics of prokaryotes Reading books about different sciences(medicine,environment,food, agriculture and etc) of microbiology. slight presentation 3 Bacteria cell structure, endospore,capsule and other structures, chemical structure reading text notes and Literature slight presentation 4 Eukaryotic systematics,eukaryotes and their cell structures and morphology, a short description of alg and protozoa reading text notes and ,Literature slight presentation 5 The nutrition and growth of microorganisms,growth curle,growth kinetics ,the synchronization while spreading and desintegration reading text notes and ,Literature slight presentation 6 Classification of microorganisms according to their modes of nutrition, needs of food, types of medium and their features. Literature slight presentation 7 The factors affecting microbial development and the link between microorganisms. Literature slight presentation,overhead projector 8 Viruses Literature,reading lecture notes and current developments about viruses slight presentation, assignments, video presentation 9 mid-term exam Reviewing the subjects learnt in 8 weeks from recommended books, given handouts. 10 Bacteriophages Literature,lecture notes,current developments about Bacteriophages assignments, slight presentation, video presentation 11 matabolism and the basic mecanism of energy transduction. reading text notes and Literature slight presentation,overhead projector 12 matabolism and the basic mecanism of energy transduction. reading text notes ,Literature slightpresentation, overhead projector 13 matabolism and the basic mecanism of energy transduction. reading text notes ,Literature slight presentation, overhead projector 14 matabolism and the basic mecanism of energy transduction, the production of seconder metabolites reading text notes ,Literature slight presentation, overhead projection 15 matabolism and the basic mecanism of energy transduction, the production of seconder metabolites Reviewing the subjects learnt in 15 weeks from recommended books, given handouts. Literature slight presentation overhead projection 16/17 final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Brock, T., Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J. M., Parker, J., 1994. Biology of Microorganisms. 7.ed.Prentice Hall Int., USA p.909  Çakmakçı, M.L., Karahan, A. ve Çakır, G. 2008. Mikrobiyoloji. Bizim Büro Basımevi, Ankara, s.227.  Topal, Ş., 2004. Hücre Kültür Teknikleri-1 (231 s.)ve II. (190 s.) Cemturan Ofset- İstanbul.   Tunail, N., 2009. Mikrobiyoloji. Pelin Ofset, Ankara, 434 s.  Temiz, A., Genel Mikrobiyoloji Uygulama Teknikleri.1996. 2. Baskı, Hatipoğlu Yayınevi- Ankara. 274 s. Required Course Material(s)     Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 10 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Evaluates and directs his level of learning in the field of knowledge and skills with his expert level critically. 5 2 Transfers current developments in the field of his work, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, systematically to the area outside of the field, written, orally and visually. 4 3 Follows national and international publications and attends social interactions and scientific studies in international level, communicates in at least in one foreign language in order to share studies on international base. 2 4 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of their computer software. 0 5 Uses the knowledge in his field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 4 6 Improves common knowledge accumulation concerning the Biotechnology in the frame of basic theory and practices. 5 7 Is aware of scientific, ethical and social values and handles research process with this frame. 4 8 Handles theories, hypothesis, opinions in the field of Biotechnology with an objective sceptic, logical, analytical manner and evaluates them in critical point of view. 2 9 Gains comprehensive information about natural and applied sciences and its limits with modern techniques and methods applied. 4 10 Improves and increases the knowledge to an expert level in the field of biotechnology 3 11 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction associated with biotechnology. 3 12 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertrise in biology and generate new information 0 13 Analizes the problems encountered in the field of research methods. 4 14 Carries out a study requiring expertise in the field independently. 2 15 Developes new strategic approaches and takes resposibility for analitical solutions for unpredictable complicated problems encountered in applications related to biotechnology. 1 16 Demonstrates leadership in the required environment to solve problems associated with biotechnology. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 10 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 14 14     Final Exam 1 14 14 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6