Information Package

Master's of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems with Thesis

STG515

MICROBIOLOGY APPLICATIONS

Course Code
STG515
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gains knowledge about obtaining microbiological samples.
  2. Gains knowledge about media types.
  3. Gains knowledge about sterilization methods.
  4. Gains knowledge about the control of microorganisms.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course students are aimed to learn the cellular and metabolic diversity of microorganisms, different usage areas of microorganisms in environmental biotechnology and the usage of microorganisms and enzymes from microorganisms in industrial biotechnological processes and upstream and downstream applications in these processes.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1 Basic terms of microbiology
2nd Week 2 Classification of microorganisms
3rd Week 3 Bacteria, Blue-green algae
4th Week 4 Ricketsiae, , fungi, viruses
5th Week 5 Microorganisms and mediumsnutrients
6th Week 6 Mediums and sterilization procedures
7th Week 7 Microbiological methods / identification of microorganisms
8th Week 8 Midterm
9th Week 9 Aseptically transfer of microorganisms
10th Week 10 The growth of microorganisms
11th Week 11 Control of microbiological growth
12th Week 12 Metabolic activity of microorganisms I
13th Week 13 Metabolic activity of microorganisms II
14th Week 14 Microorganisims and importance in foods
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading? Applied Microbiology 2015th Edition, Sanjai Saxena (Author).
? Fermentation Microbiology and Biotechnology, Third Edition, E. M. T. El-Mansi, C. F. A. Bryce, Arnold L. Demain, A.R. Allman, 2012
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Yüz yüze
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 16 16
Individual or group work 1 25 25
Preparation for Final exam 1 78 78
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 58 58
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 10 20
Presentation (including preperation) 1 56 56
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2 X
K3 X X
K4 X X X
K5
K6 X X
K7 X X X