ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS 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 Fall |
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 electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) | |
4) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. | |
6) | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | |
9) | Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |