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Description of Individual Course UnitsCourse Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | G208B2 | General Microbiology | Compulsory | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Level of Course Unit | First Cycle | Objectives of the Course | Introduction to fundamental microbiology terms and to provide background needed to food microbiology lesson. | Name of Lecturer(s) | Doç. Dr. Aybike KAMİLOĞLU | Learning Outcomes | 1 | Have knowledge on the scope and sections of general microbiology | 2 | Ability to evaluation of microbiology, microbial nomenclature and classification, have knowledge on the history of microbiology | 3 | Ability to make interpretation about microorganisms, | 4 | Have knowledge on the external microbial growth factors Knowledge the microorganism genetic. | 5 | Make interpretation about controlling microorganisms with physical and chemical methods. | 6 | In the following Laboratory skills; use of bright field microscope including recording accurately microscopic observations, Cultivation methods; Growth of microorganisms and growth requirements; Enumeration, isolation and identification methods. | 7 | Effectively express themselves in written and oral form by writing and presenting their research paper | 8 | Can make oral and written presentations at the end of the research. |
| 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 | Weekly Detailed Course Contents | |
1 | Introduction to microbiology | General rules for microbiology laboratory Tools and devices used in microbiology laboratory | | 2 | Nomenclature and classification of microorganisms | Aseptic Techniques-1 | | 3 | Methods for the identification of microorganisms | Aseptic Techniques -2 | | 4 | General characteristics of groups of microorganisms | Use of microscope | | 5 | General characteristics of groups of microorganisms | Bacterial Morphology Staining Techniques Simple Staining | | 6 | General characteristics of groups of microorganisms | Gram Staining | | 7 | General characteristics of groups of microorganisms | Negative Staining Spore Staining Capsule Staining | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | 9 | Microbial metabolism | Cultural and morphological characteristics of moulds and yeasts | | 10 | Microbial growth and the factors effecting the microbial growth | Investigations of microorganisms in the environment Pure culture, Streak plate method | | 11 | Microbial growth and the factors effecting the microbial growth | Media and preparation of media | | 12 | Microbial growth and the factors effecting the microbial growth | Preparation of dilutions Pour and spread plate methods | | 13 | Microbial contamination sources and control of microorganisms | Microbial contamination sources and control of microorganisms | | 14 | Microbial contamination sources and control of microorganisms | Microbial contamination sources and control of microorganisms | | 15 | Microbial genetic, immunology and serology | Microbial genetic, immunology and serology | |
| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J.M., Parker, J., “Biology of Microorganisms”, Prentice- Hall, 10th ed., 2003., 2. Boyd, R.F., “General Microbiology”, Times Mirror/ Mosby College Publ. 2nd ed., 1988. 3. ICMSF, “Microorganisms in Foods 6; Food Commodities”, Blackie Academic Professional, 1998. 4. Jay, J. M., “ Modern Food Microbiology”, Chapman & Hall, New York, 1992. | Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods | | 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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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 | Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 | Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 | Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 | Self Study | 14 | 2 | 28 | Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 | Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes | LO1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | LO2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | LO3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | LO4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | LO5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | LO6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | LO7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | LO8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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