In this course, the definition of microorganisms and their metabolic processes, enviromental relations, cellular variations, their role in evolution, characterization of major domains in life tree, the definition of clinic microbiology and epidemiology, introduction to immunology and virology in the context of microbiology, applications of mictobial technology are going to be placed to provide an understanding about microorganisms and their role in molecular biology and genetics related topics.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sinan Meriç
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Not determined yet
Office Hour(s)
Everyday, MOBIGEN building, Atakoy Campus
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Oral presentation, discussion, case study
Principle Sources
Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 11e/12e, Madigan / Martinko / Dunlap / Clark (ISBN: 0-13-219226-8), 2007-2008
Microbiology, an introduction, 10 e, Funke/Case/Tortora, 2011
http://www.microbiologyplace.com/
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
What is microbiology The definition of microorganisms and study subjects
Discussion
2. Week
Microscopy techniques and the comparison of various microscopies
Case study, demonstration (cell model)
3. Week
The definition of microbial metabolism and comparison of various metabolic activity type are common in microorganisms.
Discussion, problem solving
4. Week
What is microbial growth? Calculation of growth kinetics, the possible effects of microenviroment during cell growth
Discussion, problem solving
5. Week
Classification of microorganisms: Prokaryotes
6. Week
Classification of microorganisms: Archea and eukaryotes
7. Week
Mid-term exam
Analysis and synthesis, essay writing
8. Week
Viruses, virions and prions
Demonstration of viral shapes, team work
9. Week
Microorganisms induced health problems, microorganisms and host relations, pathogenesis, easy applications based on immunology
10. Week
Immunological disorders, antimicrobial strategies, aye and skin illnesses
Case study, team work, presentation skills
11. Week
Nervous, cardiovascular system, respiration and gastrointestinal and urogenital system disorders due to pathogenic attack
Case study, team work, presentation skills
12. Week
Enviromental microbiology
Case study (literature search)
13. Week
Industrial microbiology
Case study (literature search)
14. Week
Food microbiology, microorganisms based products
Case study (literature search)
15. Week
Final exam week
16. Week
Final exam week
17. Week
Final exam week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
5
25
Model design
2
30
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To apply all knowledge about basic sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to all problems in molecular biology and genetics
PO-2
To be able to identify, model and produce solutions against to problems related to molecular biology and genetics
PO-3
To start a procedure, proceed and finalize about determined problem by using analytical techniques
PO-4
To be able to understand all knowledge about living organisms which is main subject of molecular biology and genetics
PO-5
To contribute scientific research and development and add further information
PO-6
To be able to analyze data, design an experiment and proceed and annoate the results
PO-7
To be able to use current techniques and analysis methods in molecular biology and genetics
PO-8
To be able to be a part of a team in disciplinary or multidisciplinary, national or international public problems focused projects and use at least one foreign language for vocational purposes
PO-9
To be able to behave individually, take initiative and creativity skills
PO-10
To communicate briefly and clear using oral or written presentation skills to present individual working performance and independent decisions
PO-11
To carry responsibility to vocational and ethical issues
PO-12
To be aware about quality assessment
PO-13
To adopt in principle the importance of life-learning subject and graduate self-development by following new literature about field and apply current knowledge
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To be able to determine differentiation between microorganisms and other living organisms
LO-2
To be able to define the relationship between microorganisms and their enviroment by modelling their metabolic signalling pathways
LO-3
To be able to define 3 major domain on life of tree by showing their spesific metabolic and characteristic differentiation in evolution period.
LO-4
To be able to evaluate the interaction of clinical microbiology, epidemiology, immunology and virology with microorganisms.
LO-5
To be able to discuss applications of microorganisms based technology in various subjects such as industry, food, enviroment and biotechnology
