| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | GT109B | General Microbiology | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Introduction to fundamental microbiology terms and to provide background needed to food microbiology lesson
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Yrd. Doç. Dr. Nesrin ECEM BAYRAM, Öğr. Gör. Mustafa Onur YÜZER |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Knows the subject and part of general microbiology | | 2 | Knows the history of microbiology. Makes classification and nomenclature of microorganisms | | 3 | Make comments about microorganisms and knows microorganism genetics. | | 4 | Knows the internal and external environmental factors affecting reproductive in microorganisms | | 5 | To comment on the control of microorganisms by physical and chemical methods |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Introduction to microbiology, terminology, Classification, General characteristics of microbial groups and importance of them in food microbiology, Microbial metabolism, Microbial growth, Control of microorganisms, Immunology, genetic structure and mutations
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| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Microbiology and its sections, Classification and naming of microorganisms, History of microbiology
| | | | 2 | Microorganism Groups (Bacteria)
| | | | 3 | Mikroorganizma Grupları (Yeast)
| | | | 4 | Microorganism Groups (Molds)
| | | | 5 | Viruses
| | | | 6 | Bacteriophages
| | | | 7 | Nutrition in Microorganisms
| | | | 8 | Midterm Exam
| | | | 9 | Environmental factors affecting reproduction: internal factors
| | | | 10 | Environmental factors affecting reproduction: extarnal factors
| | | | 11 | Grouping Microorganisms According to Nutritional Status
| | | | 12 | Media, Anaerobic Culture Methods
| | | | 13 | Generation of viruses, Microorganism Genetics
| | | | 14 | Control of microorganisms by Physical Methods
| | | | 15 | Control of microorganisms by chemical methods
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Sert, S., 2002; Genel Mikrobiyoloji, Atatürk Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Ders Yayınları.
Sert, S., 2002; Genel Mikrobiyoloji Uygulama Kitabı, Atatürk Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Ders Yayınları.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 6 | 5 | 30 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | LO2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | LO3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | LO4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | | LO5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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