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Course Description Course Name : Biology of Microorganisms Course Code : FBÖ 743 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FATİH MATYAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Examines the principles of microbiology. Gains knowledge about the evolutionary microbiology. Gains knowledge about the microorganisms used as industrial tools. Examines host-parasite relations. Learns the principles of immunology. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : In this course students learn the principles of microbiology, evolutionary microbiology and microbial diversity, metabolic diversity and microbial ecology, immunology, microbial diseases. This course also gives students the opportunity to learn microorganisms used in the industry and in studies as a research tool. Course Contents : Introduction to microbiology. Microbial reproduction, regulation of gene expression. Viruses. Microbial ecology. Prokaryotic diversity. Host-parasite relationships. Principles of immunology. Epidemiology and public health. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : D-101   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Overview of microbiology Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 2 Nutrition and Metabolism Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 3 Microbial growth Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 4 Regulation of gene expression Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 5 Viruses Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 6 Metabolic diversity of microorganisms Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 7 Microbial ecology Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 8 Mid-Term Exam 9 Prokaryotic diversity, Bacteria Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 10 Archaea Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 11 Eukaryotic microorganisms Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 12 Host-parasite relationships Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 13 Principles of immunology Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 14 Epidemiology and public health Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 15 Industrial Microbiology Reading the related chapter Lecture, animation 16 Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Biology of Microorganisms (2008) Madigan, Martinko and Parker Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 Describes teaching strategies, methods and techniques at the level of expertise based on his/her undergraduate proficiency. 1 2 Defines scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences. 1 3 Explains Elementary Education and its basic principles. 1 4 Explains the theories of development and learning theories within the scope of primary education. 1 5 Explains the interdisiplinary interaction in the field. 2 6 Explains the information in elementary education subject areas (Social Studies, Turkish, Science, Mathematics, etc.) at the level of expertise. 1 7 Relates information in the primary education field with the information in other fields. 2 8 Describes the theoretical and practical information in the field at a level of expertise. 1 9 Criticizes the applications in the elementary education field at national and international levels. 1 10 Plans and executes scientific research. 2 11 Applies teaching methods and techniques based on his/her knowledge obtained at undergraduate level. 1 12 Manages a study requiring expertise in the field independently. 2 13 Works in a team or leads the team in the situations that require solving field-related problems. 2 14 Questions scientific and social issues from new perspectives. 5 15 Conducts studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. 5 16 Follows the technological developments. 3 17 By supporting it with qualitative and quantitative data, student presents a scientific work carried out in the field of elementary education in a written, oral or visual way to people who are experts or not experts in the field. 1 18 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 5 19 Uses the languages in European portfolio at a level which enables him/her to understand the information related to the field and to carry out written and oral communication. 2 20 Considers the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values while carrying out a scientific research or project or interpreting a study in the field. 2 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 146 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84 ECTS Credit: 6