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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PLANT PROTECTION PR. | |
| Code | BKP122 |
| Name | General Microbiology |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ORHAN BOZAN |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ORHAN BOZAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Purpose of this course is to teach the following topics: History of microbiology, the importance of the basic rules, groups of microorganisms, the general characteristics of microorganisms and their diagnosis, microbial genetic events.
Course Content
Introduction and history of microbiology, general characteristics of microorganisms, microbial nutrition and growth conditions, serological and molecular methods used in the identification of microorganisms.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Student acquires information about microbiology concept, history and development of microbiology |
| LO02 | General microorganism classification is learned |
| LO03 | Student learns the general characteristics of microorganisms |
| LO04 | Information about microorganism diversity is obtained. |
| LO05 | General microorganism metabolism is learned. |
| LO06 | Generally, information about viroid, virus, bacteria, fungus and other microorganisms are learned. |
| LO07 | General disease symptoms caused by microorganisms are learned |
| LO08 | Information about general diagnostic methods of microorganisms is obtained. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Learn the basic plant protection topics such as biology, ecology, systematic, control strategies of agents causing economical losses in cultivation | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Students have the sufficient knowledge about agricultural engineering in general and also, plant protection area in private | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Gain the sufficient equipment to determine the challenges about the diseases, pests and weeds in plant health and identify those agents. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Provides to apply practical control strategies safely and interpret the results; prescribe the pesticides in case of using chemical control. | 1 |
| PLO05 | - | Decide to the best and economic strategy by using knowledge to solve the challenges in plant protection and keep safe the protection of natural and sustainable sources. | 1 |
| PLO06 | - | Gain the skills to catch and analyze the basic methods of the scientific researches | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Obtain the skill to choose and use modern technical tools in plant protection. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Skills on using a laboratory, identifying of the diseases, pests or weeds in laboratory conditions, analyzing, determination and interpret of the results and prepare reports. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Gain the ability to work lonely or with a team, responsibility in professional ethics and safety in applications. | 2 |
| PLO10 | - | Easily reaches to information on plant protection by using qualified Technologies and combine them with its knowledge to prepare written or oral presentations. | 2 |
| PLO11 | - | Gain the ability to communicate with farmers and organizations dealing with agriculture and be able to teach his professionals to them | 1 |
| PLO12 | - | Professional development in accordance with their interests and abilities, as well as the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields, constantly improves itself by identifying training needs | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Acqure the competence to be respectful to the professional ethics, to understand the plant protection challenges within the legal legislations and improve strategies to cope with them | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Microbiology - I | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 2 | Introduction to Microbiology - I | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 3 | General Properties of Microorganisms | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 4 | Conditions of Growth and Nutrition of Microorganisms | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 5 | Control of Microorganisms Growth and Development | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 6 | Microbial Metabolism - I | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 7 | Microbial Metabolism - II | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation of exam questions | |
| 9 | Microbial diversity - I | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 10 | Microbial diversity - II | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 11 | Microbial diversity- III | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 12 | Microbial Genetics and Mutations | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 13 | Microbial Ecosystems and Plant-Microorganism Interactions | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 14 | Immunology and Serological Tests | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 15 | Microbial Identification Methods | Prepare for the course resource books and power point presentations | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation of exam questions | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation of exam questions |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |