COMPUTER ENGINEERING | |||||
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) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 2 |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 3 |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. | 3 |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | 2 |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously. | |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications. | |
10) | Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |