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| Code | MİK604 |
| Name | Environmental Microbiology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH KÖKSAL |
Course Goal / Objective
Recognizing the types of microorganisms in the environment, examining their relationships with each other and with other living things, giving comprehensive information about environmental biotechnology, developing the student's ability to think, apply and evaluate about environmental microbiology
Course Content
It also covers the effects of microorganisms on the environment, functional groups, ecosystem dynamics, soil microbiology and microorganism interactions in aquatic ecosystems
Course Precondition
To have general knowledge about the principles of microbiology, important microorganisms in environmental microbiology (Fungi, Algae, Bacteria, Viruses)
Resources
Principles of Environmental Microbiology, Ronald M. Atlas, Richard Bartha 2015
Notes
For up-to-date information, relevant periodicals and websites will be used
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Definition and importance of environmental microbiology |
| LO02 | Learn the role of microorganisms in environmental processes |
| LO03 | Understand the potential of microbiological research in solving environmental problems |
| LO04 | Learns the microbiology of soil, air, water in environmental microbiology and understands the control of microorganisms. |
| LO05 | Learns the effects of microorganisms in the atmosphere and the measures to be taken. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Having acquired technical skills through laboratory studies, being able to access information, conduct research, plan experiments, solve problems, interpret experimental results, make presentations, develop strategies on microbiology-related issues | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having received a quality microbiology education at a standard accepted in international platforms, having broadened scientific horizons and being preferred in many sectors related to microbiology, being competent in microbiology | 5 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Isolates infectious agents | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Performs the steps of identifying infectious agents | 4 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Knowing and applying laboratory methods used in general bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology and immunology at theoretical and practical levels | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Being aware of ethical values and problems in the field of microbiology | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ability to make critical evaluations on published research in the field of microbiology | 1 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gaining the competence to present a research conducted in the field of microbiology in written, oral and visual form and prepare it for publication | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Having acquired research and career ethics | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Having deepened knowledge on specific subjects studied (thesis study) | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition, importance and applications of environmental microbiology | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | Basic Biology of Microorganisms | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Cell Structures and Functions | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Metabolism and Energy Conversion | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | The Role of Microorganisms in Ecosystems | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Biochemical Transformations and Cycles | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Food Webs and Ecosystem Dynamics | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Exam | Course resources and book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Soil Microbiology | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Soil Structure and Microorganisms | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | The Role of Microorganisms in Soil | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Water Resources and Microorganisms | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Applications of Water Microbiology | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Disease Agents and Environmental Factors | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Environmental Health and Microbiology | Course resources and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Exam | Course resources and book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Exam | Course resources and book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 108 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,32 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||