BAYBURT University Information Package / Course Catalogue

Home Information on the Institution Information on Degree Programmes General Information for Students
Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
F404AL3MicrobiologyElective485
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the microbiology course; learning basic microbiological concepts and providing the necessary infrastructure for food microbiology course.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Student knows the basic concepts of food microbiology.
2Student will have information about naming and classification of microorganisms.
3The student knows the concepts of microbial reproduction and metabolism.
4The student knows the concepts of microbial reproduction and metabolism.
5Öğrenci gıda mikrobiyolojisi dersinin temel kavramlarını bilir. Öğrenci mikroorganizmaların isimlendirilmesi ve sınıflandırılması hakkında bilgi sahibi olur. Öğrenci mikroorganizmaların hücre yapısı ve fonksiyonları hakkında bilgi sahibi olur. Öğrenci mikrobiyal üreme ve metabolizma kavramlarını bilir. Öğrenci fiziksel ve kimyasal yöntemlerle mikrobiyal üremenin engellenmesi hakkında bilgi sahibi olur.
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 microorganism groups and the importance of these microorganism groups in terms of food microbiology, Microbial metabolism, Microbial growth, Control of microorganisms, Immunity, genetic structure and mutation
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to microbiology
2Mikroorganizmaların adlandırılması ve sınıflandırılması
3Methods used in the identification of microorganisms
4General characteristics of microorganism groups
5General characteristics of microorganism groups
6General characteristics of microorganism groups
7General characteristics of microorganism groups
8Midterm exam
9Factors affecting microbial reproduction and reproduction
10Factors affecting microbial reproduction and reproduction
11Factors affecting microbial reproduction and reproduction
12Factors affecting microbial reproduction and reproduction
13Microbial contamination sources and control of microorganisms
14Microbial contamination sources and control of microorganisms
15Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J.M., Parker, J., “Biology of Microorganisms”, Prentice- Hall, 10th ed., 2003., Boyd, R.F., “General Microbiology”, Times Mirror/ Mosby College Publ. 2nd ed., 1988. ICMSF, “Microorganisms in Foods 6; Food Commodities”, Blackie Academic Professional, 1998 Jay, J. M., “ Modern Food Microbiology”, Chapman & Hall, New York, 1992.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Self Study236
Individual Study for Mid term Examination5735
Individual Study for Final Examination81080
Reading3515
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)139
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PO
1
PO
2
PO
3
PO
4
PO
5
PO
6
PO
7
PO
8
PO
9
PO
10
PO
11
PO
12
LO1 4          
LO2            
LO3            
LO45           
LO5            
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High