Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
ZGM1102016959GENERAL MICROBIOLOGYCompulsory124
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Teaching the microorganisms and their properties, and giving the basic knowledge to the next courses “Food Microbiology”, “Hygiene and Sanitation in Food Industry” and “Biotechnology
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. Zekai TARAKÇI
Learning Outcomes
1Learn basic concepts of general microbiology
2Preperation to be able to perform microbiological analysis.
3Examination of Microbiological culture
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Week 1 Introductıon to microbiology Week 2 Classification and nomenclature of microorganisms Week 3 History of microbiology Week 4 Groups of microorganisms Week 5 Procaryotic microorganisms Week 6 Bacteries and their cell structure Week 7 Rickettsiae and chlamydiae Week 8 Midterm Exam Week 9 Eucaryotic microorganisms Week 10 Molds, yeasts Week 11 Algae, protozoa Week 12 Viuses and bacteriophages Week 13 Microbial nutrition Week 14 Genetics of microorganisms Week 15 Growth and death of microorganisms and control of microbial growth Week 16 Final Exam
Course Contents
General characteristics of microorganisms, Classification and nomenclature of microorganisms, History of microbiology, Groups of microorganisms, Procaryotic, eucaryotic microorganisms, Morphology and structure of bacteria, Rickettsiae and chlamydiae, Growth of microorganisms, Factors affecting growth, Microbiological media and sterilization, Microbial death, Microbial genetics, Yeast,molds, algaes, protozoa, viruses, Microbial metabolism, Control of microorgaisms, Isolation methods
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1The subjects of the microbiology and its divisionsX
2Classifications of microorganismsX
3History of microbiologyXX
4Microbial groupsXX
5Prokaryotic microorganismsXX
6Bacteria and bacterial cell structureXX
7Rickettsia and ClamidiaXX
8Midterm
9Eukaryotik microorganismsXX
10Yeasts and MoldsXX
11Algae and ProtozoaXX
12Viruses and BacteriophagesXX
13Nutritional requirements of microorganismsXX
14Genetics in microorganismsXX
15Microbial reproduction and factors affecting the reproductionXX
16Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Gıda Mikrobiyolojisi Tatbikat Notları, Özdemir, S., Sert, S., Atatürk Üni. Zir. Fak. Yay. No:228, Erzurum, 2001. Genel Mikrobiyoloji, Sert, S., Atatürk Üni. Zir. Fak. Yay. No:228, Erzurum, 2000.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination133
Practice14456
Self Study14342
Individual Study for Homework Problems818
Individual Study for Mid term Examination616
Individual Study for Final Examination818
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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