GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

KGT101

Course Code: KGT101
Semester: First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 2 + 1
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

First Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Professor Özge Kahraman Ilıkkan

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Have knowledge about general laboratory rules and sterilization.
Uses instruments and equipment used in microbiology.
Have basic and applied knowledge about microbiology.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Description

Definition of microbiology, equipments used in laboratory, classification of microorganisms, aseptic technics, media, microscope, isolation, identification, morphologies of microorganisms and control, metabolismsn of microorganisms.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Definition, history, and basic concepts of microbiology
2^nd Week	Microscopes and classification of microorganisms
3^rd Week	Morphology and structure of microorganisms
4^th Week	Staining methods and dyes used in microbiology
5^th Week	Culture media and sterilization methods in microbiology
6^th Week	Aseptic transfer and inoculation methods of microorganisms
7^th Week	Counting methods of microorganisms
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Growth of microorganisms
10^th Week	Control of microbial growth
11^th Week	Metabolic activities in microorganisms
12^th Week	Metabolic activities in microorganisms
13^th Week	Benefits and harms of microorganisms and their importance in food
14^th Week	General review

Recommended or Required Reading

Güven, S. ve Demirel Zorba, N.N. 2011; Genel Mikrobiyoloji ve Laboratuvar Kılavuzu, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, No 96, Ankara
Bender Buckley Stahl, Madigan Martinko, Brock Mikroorganizmaların Biyolojisi, Palme Yayınları, 2016
Demirbağ, Z. 2006, Genel Mikrobiyoloji
REMZİYE YILMAZ , DİLAY KÜTÜK , NAZİFE NUR YAZĞAN 2024, Genel Mikrobiyoloji Laboratuvarı Uygulamaları

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Experiment

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	50
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	3	42
Preparation for Final exam	1	28	28
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	14	14
Laboratory (including preparation)	14	1	14
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			142
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.73
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2
K3	X	X	X
K4
K5	X	X	X
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12	X	X	X
K13