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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
MBG3003 | Microbiology | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
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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 : | Assist. Prof. ELİF EREN |
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 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. This course will be based on lectures, readings and discussions. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Microbiology | |
2) | Basic Concepts of Microbiology | |
3) | Cellular Structure and Function in Bacteria | |
4) | Nutrition and Culture of Microorganisms | |
5) | Microbial Growth and Metabolism | |
6) | Molecular Biology of Bacteria-I | |
7) | Molecular Biology of Bacteria-II | |
8) | Regulation of Gene Expression | |
9) | Viruses I | |
10) | Viruses II | |
11) | Host/Pathogen Interaction | |
12) | Microorganisms in Human Diseases | |
13) | Antimicrobial Agents | |
14) | Applied Microbiology |
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 |
Laboratory | 1 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 35 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Laboratory | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 9 | 126 |
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) | Follows national and international developments in clinical practice and behaves scientifically. | |
2) | Adopts professionalism and ethics in professional practices. | |
3) | Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, patients' relatives, and in interdisciplinary settings. | |
4) | Prioritizes health in individual and community-based dental practices. | |
5) | Applies institutional leadership and management principles in professional practices. | |
6) | Monitors and implements information technologies in professional practices. | |
7) | Considers professional principles in diagnostic and treatment processes in clinical practices. | |
8) | Supports entrepreneurship for the advancement of the profession. | |
9) | Ensures continuous technological and professional development. |