| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Environmental Microbiology and Ecology |
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| Course Code |
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BY-596 |
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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. SADIK DİNÇER
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Examines distrubution of microorganisms in the soil, water and air environment and their ecology
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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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To have knowledge about the microbial ecology. |
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| Course Contents |
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Relationships of microorganism-microorganism, microorganism-environment and indicator microorganisms studied. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Reseacrh Lab. of Biology Dept. |
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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 |
Nutrition |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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2 |
Affecting Factors of the distribution of microorganisms in natüre. |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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3 |
Affecting Factors of the distribution of microorganisms in natüre. |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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4 |
Affecting Factors of the distribution of microorganisms in natüre. |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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5 |
Habitat types of microorganisms |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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6 |
Spreading of microorganisms |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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7 |
microbial relationship with other living things and each other. |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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8 |
Midterm exam. |
Midterm exam. |
Midterm exam. |
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9 |
microbial relationship with other living things and each other. |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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10 |
microbial relationship with other living things and each other. |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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11 |
microbial relationship with other living things and each other. |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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12 |
Biogeochemical cycles |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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13 |
Biogeochemical cycles |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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14 |
The epidemiology of diseases |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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15 |
Microbial toxins |
Literature |
Slayt Show and representation of a short clip |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Final exam |
Final exam |
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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 |
5 |
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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. |
5 |
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5 |
Solves the problems of biology by using research methods.
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5 |
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6 |
Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology |
5 |
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7 |
Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty |
5 |
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8 |
Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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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 |
2 |
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11 |
Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field |
2 |
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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 |
1 |
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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 |
5 |
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14 |
Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
3 |
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15 |
Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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