BT002 Microbial Biofilms

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

Information

Code BT002
Name Microbial Biofilms
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. IŞIL VAR ÖNGEL


Course Goal

It is aimed to give details about Biofilms, biofilm strategies, biofilms seen in in vivo and in vitro systems,the mechanism of quorum sensing and quorum quenching, biofilm methods (bacteriophages, disinfectants and radiation etc.), biofilms in the industry, the latest developments.

Course Content

Microorganism cells and EPS structures, Biofilm definition, properties, Biofilm forming microorganisms, biofilm strategies, biofilms in in vivo and in vitro systems, quarum sensing and quarum quenching mekanizmaları, struggle methods for biofilm (with bacteriophages, disinfectants and radiation, etc.), biofilms in the industry, recent developments

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Doyle, R. J. (Ed.). (2001). Microbial growth in biofilms, Part B: special environments and physicochemical aspects. Gulf Professional Publishing.

Notes

handouts and slides


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Develops knowledge about microorganism cell and produced metabolites and exopolysaccharide (EPS).
LO02 Learns the definition of biofilm and its contents and strategies
LO03 Recognize and categorize microorganisms capable of biofilm
LO04 Learns the biofilm formation strategies of microorganisms in in vivo and in vitro environments
LO05 Learns the damage caused biofilms formed by microorganisms on the systems and the methods to combat them.
LO06 Learn about the methods used in the fight against biofilm
LO07 Learns the mechanism of Quorum sensing in microorganisms and their role in biofilms
LO08 Have knowledge about Quorum Quenching(QQ) mechanism and strategies of how to prevent biofilm production by QQ
LO09 Have knowledge about the problems of biofilms in industry . Besides, learn about in industry how to use of exopolysaccharide which is in biofilm structure.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise based on the qualifications of the graduate and reach the original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; it achieves original results using knowledge requiring expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 4
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts.
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Makes leadership in environments that require the analysis of original and interdisciplinary problems.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It extends the limits of knowledge in its field by publishing at least one scientific article in its field in national and / or international refereed journals and / or producing or interpreting an original work.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 4
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Conducts scientific research in national and international scientific research groups.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 microorganism cell and produced metabolites and exopolysaccharide (EPS) lecture notes, general microbiology books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Biofilm definition and content lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
3 Biofilm strategies lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Biofilm-forming microorganisms and pathogens lecture notes, food microbiology and hygiene books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Grup Çalışması
5 Biofilm formation strategies of microorganisms in in vitro conditions lecture notes, international articles and books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma
6 Biofilm formation strategies of microorganisms in in vivo conditions lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 the damage caused biofilms formed by microorganisms on the systems and the methods to combat them lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 the methods used in the fight against biofilm lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Fighting method in the presence of bacteriophage lecture notes, project outputs and articles in our laboratory Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Deney / Laboratuvar
11 Fighting methods using various disinfectants, Effects of radiation on biofilm lecture notes,benefit from developments in the hygiene sector Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Grup Çalışması
12 the mechanism of Quorum sensing (cell-cell communication) in microorganisms lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 The role of Quorum sensing in biofilm formation lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 The role of Quarum Quenching mechanism on biofilm formation lecture notes and various articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma
15 the problems of biofilms in industry . Besides, learn about in industry how to use of exopolysaccharide which is in biofilm structure.Recent developments,. lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 6 84
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 6 12
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload (Hour) 142
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,68
ECTS 6 ECTS