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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Basic Microbiology |
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| Course Code |
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CEV215 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. OLCAYTO KESKİNKAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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They can make the classification of organisms in the world of microorganisms, knows the differences and common features between each other,
They can evaluate and explain the importance of microorganisms in environmental engineering,
They know the metabolic classification of microorganisms, they know metabolic levels of them and they know which organism what might work,
They know the first and basic information about the use of the microscope,
They know which type of organisms can be cause of infectious diseases in terms of public health,
They know growth properties of microorganisms and how microorganisms can be used for pollution control in controlled environments
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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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This lesson aims to provide knowledge about microorganisms that exist in various ecosystems and used for environmental pollution control and gives knowledge about pathogens and nonpatogens like bacteria, fungi, protozoa algae and viruses including their environmental requirements, controls, metabolisms, investigation methods and systematics of microorganisms for Environmental Engineers. |
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| Course Contents |
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Definition and brief history of microbiology, basic concepts related with the microscope, classification of microorganisms, basic features and biology of microorganisms, nutrition, and environmental requirements of microorganisms, microbial growth, energy and enzymes, microbial metabolism, microbial genetics, bacteria, fungi, molds, algae, protozoa, viruses. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms of the Department of the Environmental Engineering |
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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 |
Definition and brief history, basic concepts microscope |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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2 |
classification of microorganisms |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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3 |
Basic characteristics and biology of microorganisms |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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4 |
nutrition of microorganisms |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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5 |
the growth of microorganisms |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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6 |
Growth of microorganisms and
Examination |
Review of the lecture notes |
testing and classical question |
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7 |
Energy and enzymes |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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8 |
metabolism of microorganisms |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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Genetics of Micro-organisms |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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10 |
Genetics of Micro-organisms |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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11 |
Bacteria, |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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12 |
Algae, Fungi, molds |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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13 |
Protozoa |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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14 |
viruses |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
Lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases. |
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15 |
final |
Review of lecture |
testing and classical question |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Prescott, L.M., Harley, J.P., Klein, D.A. (2005). Microbiology, Sixth edition, McGrawHill Companies, Inc., New York, NY 10020. USA.992p.
Temiz, A. Genel mikrobiyoloji laboratuar kılavuzu, Üçüncü baskı, Hatipoğlu yayınevi, 2000, Ankara.
Wheelis, M. (2008). Principles of modern microbiology, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc., USA, 496p.
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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 |
90 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
10 |
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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 |
Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences |
5 |
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2 |
Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences |
4 |
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3 |
Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems |
5 |
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Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. |
4 |
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5 |
Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications |
3 |
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6 |
Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results |
5 |
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7 |
Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively |
4 |
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8 |
Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources |
3 |
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9 |
Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal |
4 |
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10 |
Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use |
2 |
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11 |
Effective use of Information and communication technologies |
1 |
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12 |
Professional and ethical responsibility |
3 |
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13 |
Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications |
4 |
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14 |
Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues |
4 |
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15 |
Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. |
1 |
| * 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) |
13 |
2 |
26 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
13 |
3 |
39 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 70 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.8 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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