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Program of Food Quality Control and Analysis

KGK101

GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

Course Code
KGK101
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge about general laboratory rules and sterilization.
  2. Uses instruments and equipment used in microbiology
  3. Have basic and applied knowledge about microbiology.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionDefinition 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
1st Week Definition, history, and basic concepts of microbiology
2nd Week Microscopes and classification of microorganisms
3rd Week Morphology and structure of microorganisms
4th Week Staining methods and dyes used in microbiology
5th Week Culture media and sterilization methods in microbiology
6th Week Aseptic transfer and inoculation methods of microorganisms
7th Week Methods for counting microorganisms
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Isolation and identification
10th Week Microbial growth
11th Week Metabolic activities in microorganisms
12th Week Metabolic activities in microorganisms
13th Week Benefits, harms, and importance of microorganisms in food
14th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingGüven, 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 Load142
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.73
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K3 X X X
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K5 X X X
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K12 X X X
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