CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

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.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. 4
2) To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. 5
3) To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. 5
4) To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. 5
5) To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, 5
6) To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. 3
7) To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. 5
8) To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. 5
9) To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. 5
10) To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. 5
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 5
12) To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. 5