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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Microbial Ecology |
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| Course Code |
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BY-500 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. CENGİZ DARICI
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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learns roles of microorganisms in ecosystems
learns functions of microorganisms in energy transfer
learns roles of microorganisms in element cycles
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Main microorganism groups of ecosystems, roles of microorganisms in energy transfer within ecosystems, effects of microorganisms on elemental cycles (biological cycles; carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur and other element cycles), interactions between microorganisms and other groups in terrastial ecosystems (spermosphere, rhizosphere, phylosphere, litter and its effects) |
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| Course Contents |
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Principals of microbial ecology
Microbial composition of ecosystems
Roles of microorganisms in energy transfer
Biogeochemical cycles
Carbon and nitrogen cycles
Sulphur and phosphours cycles
Components of terrestrial ecosystems and its interactions with microorganisms: spermosphere, rhizosphere, phylosphere and litter.
Stability and unstability of ecosystems
Application of microbial ecology in landscape plan programs
Pastoral and agricultural managements
Pastoral and agricultural managements
Managements of green areas.
Cityscape applications
Applications in food industry.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Principals of microbial ecology |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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2 |
Microbial composition of ecosystems |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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3 |
Roles of microorganisms in energy transfer |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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4 |
Biogeochemical cycles |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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5 |
Carbon and nitrogen cycles |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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6 |
Sulphur and phosphours cycles |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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7 |
Components of terrestrial ecosystems and its interactions with microorganisms: spermosphere, rhizosphere, phylosphere and litter. |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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8 |
Mid-term Exam |
Mid-term Exam |
Mid-term Exam |
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9 |
Stability and unstability of ecosystems |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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10 |
Application of microbial ecology in landscape plan programs |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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11 |
Pastoral and agricultural managements |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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12 |
Pastoral and agricultural managements |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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13 |
Managements of green areas. |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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14 |
Cityscape applications |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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15 |
Applications in food industry. |
Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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16/17 |
Results and evaluation |
Results and evaluation |
Results and evaluation |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Ecologie Microbienne Du Sol, Yvon Dommergues, François Mangenot, Mangenot, Masson AEt Cie Editeurs, 1970
Microbial Ecology, Larry L. Barton, Diana E. Northup, Wiley-Blackwell 2011
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
80 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field |
4 |
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2 |
Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology |
5 |
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3 |
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology |
5 |
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4 |
Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. |
4 |
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5 |
Solves the problems of biology by using research methods.
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4 |
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6 |
Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology |
3 |
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7 |
Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty |
3 |
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8 |
Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. |
4 |
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9 |
Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data |
0 |
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10 |
Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels |
3 |
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11 |
Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field |
0 |
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12 |
In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate |
0 |
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13 |
Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality |
0 |
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14 |
Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
4 |
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15 |
Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area |
4 |
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16 |
Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level |
0 |
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17 |
Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
6 |
84 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
8 |
8 |
64 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 159 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.36 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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