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  Course Description
Course Name : basic microbiology

Course Code : ZTP303

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. NUMAN ÖZCAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the basic concepts of Microbiology
Understands the methods of purification from Microorganisms (sterilization, disinfection, etc.)
Obtains information about the diseases caused by microorganisms
Uses microorganisms for the purposes of livestock and produces new feed additives

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Recognize the microorganisms and microbial life, to give information based on key features and promote the field of livestock

Course Contents : The general structure of microorganisms,Antiseptics and Disinfectants,Silage microbiology,Single cell protein(SCP),Probiotics,prebiotics

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The general structure of microorganisms http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
2 Environmental conditions required to produce microorganisms http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
3 Control of microbial growth http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
4 Factors affecting the reproduction of microorganisms http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
5 Pasteurization, Sterilization http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
6 Antiseptics and Disinfectants http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
7 Factors and prevention of food poisoning http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
8 Water and sexually transmitted diseases Symptoms and prevention ways http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
9 Exam http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
10 silage Microbiology http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
11 Microbial enzymes used in the zootechnical (feed industry and from dairy industry) http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
12 Rumen microorganisms http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
13 Enzymes are used in dairy industry http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
14 Single cell protein(SCP),Probiotics,prebiotics http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
15 Exam http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites
16/17 Exam written examination none


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Bıology of Mıcroorganısmıs ;Thomas D.Brock,Mıcheal T.Madıgan
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 30
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 Has information on alternative production systems 3
2 Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals, has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding. 1
3 Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming. 1
4 Uses IT to get new information in animal production 5
5 Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments. 0
6 Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions. 4
7 To get technical knowledge in his/her field 4
8 -Trains qualified zootechnicians to fulfill the needs of Turkey 4
9 Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies. 0
10 Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production. 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 1 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 64
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.56
ECTS Credit: 3