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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / BIY 317 - BIOLOGY

Code: BIY 317 Course Title: MICROBIOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department BIOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer SEVİL SUNGUR (sevilsungur@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) SEVİL SUNGUR,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is; to identification and classification of microorganisms, relationships of microorganisms with humans, bacteria, viruses, eukaryotic microorganisms, To gain knowledge about cellular properties, proliferation, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms, transmission routes of microorganisms, and immune response.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Learn morphological and anatomical structures of bacteria PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs
PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines
PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields
PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence
Examination
LO-2 Learn bacterial metabolism PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs
PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines
PO-12 Make their knowledge regarding human health and environmental awareness available for the benefit of the society
Examination
LO-3 Learn transfer of genetic material between bacteria, plasmids Chemotherapeutic agents and microorganisms PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines
PO-12 Make their knowledge regarding human health and environmental awareness available for the benefit of the society
Examination
LO-4 can define and classify microorganisms, describe the pathological effects PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs
PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines
PO-5 Are dedicated to improve themselves by keeping abreast of the developments in science, technology and modern topics
PO-7 Are able to use the modern techniques and devices necessary for the current practices in the field of Biology
PO-10 Have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results
PO-11 Observe the current national and international issues
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Microorganisms, classification and human relations Microbial cell structure and function Microbial metabolism Microbial growth and environmental factors Microbial genome, genetic regulation Classification of bacteria Viruses and viral genome Immunity and host defence Bacterial and viral diseases, epidemiology Human microbiota
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to microbiology, microorganisms, their relationship with humans Classroom lessons, question and answer
2 Classification of microorganisms / laboratory set-up and equipment Classroom lessons, question and answer
3 Microbial cell structure and function / microscopes, imaging methods Classroom lessons, question and answer
4 Microbial metabolism and energy gain / microbiological concepts Classroom lessons, question and answer
5 Microbial growth and environmental factors /production of microorganisms and medium Classroom lessons, question and answer
6 Classification of bacteria / cultivation of bacteria Classroom lessons, question and answer
7 Viruses / pure culture, isolation techniques Classroom lessons, question and answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Eukaryotic microorganisms / Dyes and colouring methods Classroom lessons, question and answer
10 Microbial genom, genetic regulation Classroom lessons, question and answer
11 Immunity and host defence Classroom lessons, question and answer
12 Microbial molecular diagnosis Classroom lessons, question and answer
13 Mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis Classroom lessons, question and answer
14 Human microbiota Classroom lessons, question and answer
15 General evaluation Classroom lessons, question and answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Madigan MT, Martinko, JM: Brock-Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi, 2010
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecturer notes, textbook, computer, projection, board

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 7 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 4 14 56
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 8 1 8
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 10 1 10
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 120