ECONOMICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
MBG3003 | Microbiology | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELIZABETH HEMOND |
Course Objectives: | The course will introduce the students to the biology of microorganisms with emphasis on prokaryotes. It covers structure, metabolism, genetics, growth and pathogenicity of bacteria. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.Define about basic principles of microbiology 2. Make an introduction to microbial world 3. Compare cellular structure and function in bacteria and archae 4. Recognize nutrition and culture of microorganisms 5. Discuss microbial growth 6. Define molecular biology of bacteria 7. Define regulation of gene expression 8. Identify viruses and virology 9. Compare genetics of bacteria and archae 10. Define genetics of lower eukaryotic microbes 11. Recognize microbial genomics |
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms at the unicellular, multicellular or acellular level. The course content includes understanding the basics of disciplines such as virology, mycology, parasitology and bacteriology. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Basic Principles of Microbiology | |
2) | Introduction to Microbial World | |
3) | Cellular Structure and Function in Bacteria and Archae | |
4) | Nutrition and Culture of Microorganisms | |
5) | Microbial Growth | |
6) | Molecular Biology of Bacteria-I | |
7) | Molecular Biology of Bacteria-II | |
8) | Regulation of Gene Expression I | |
9) | Regulation of Gene Expression II | |
10) | Viruses ve Virology-I | |
11) | Viruses ve Virology-II | |
12) | Genetics of Bacteria and Archaea | |
13) | Genetics of Lower Eukaryotic Microbes | |
14) | Microbial Genomics |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Course notes will be provided weekly. |
References: | Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Madigan, Martinko, Clark, Benjamin Cummings Publish., 2012, ISBN: 9780321649638 032164963X 9780321726759 0321726758 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 10 | % 5 |
Laboratory | 10 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Laboratory | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 8 | 112 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 178 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 2 |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 2 |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 2 |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 1 |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 2 |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 2 |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 2 |