CMZ215 Basic Microbiology

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code CMZ215
Name Basic Microbiology
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. OLCAYTO KESKİNKAN


Course Goal

This lesson aims to provide knowledge about microorganisms that exist in various ecosystems and used for environmental pollution control and gives knowledge about pathogens and nonpatogens like bacteria, fungi, protozoa algae and viruses including their environmental requirements, controls, metabolisms, investigation methods and systematics of microorganisms for Environmental Engineers.

Course Content

Definition and brief history of microbiology, basic concepts related with the microscope, classification of microorganisms, basic features and biology of microorganisms, nutrition, and environmental requirements of microorganisms, microbial growth, energy and enzymes, microbial metabolism, microbial genetics, bacteria, fungi, molds, algae, protozoa, viruses.

Course Precondition

No pre-requisite

Resources

Lecture documents of Basic microbiology, Prof. Olcayto Keskinkan

Notes

Internet


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Gains knowledge about microorganisms.
LO02 Gains knowledge about microorganism examination and identification methods.
LO03 Gains knowledge about nutrition and reproduction kinetics of microorganisms.
LO04 Gains knowledge about bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa and viruses.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal  Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal  Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı  Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği  Effective use of Information and communication technologies
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği  Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği  Professional and ethical responsibility 5
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği  Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği  Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition and brief history, basic concepts microscope Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 classification of microorganisms Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Basic characteristics and biology of microorganisms Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 nutrition of microorganisms Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 the growth of microorganisms Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Growth of microorganisms and Examination Review of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Energy and enzymes Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
9 Genetics of Micro-organisms Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Genetics of Micro-organisms-2 Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Bacteria, Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Algae, Fungi, molds Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Protozoa Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 viruses Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 final Review of lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Term exams Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
17 Term Exams Term exams Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS