Syllabus ( BENG 416 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Introduction to Microbiology |
| Course code: |
BENG 416 |
| Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bengü ERGÜDEN
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| ECTS credits: |
5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 () |
| Year, Semester: |
4, Spring |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| Type of course: |
Departmental Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
English
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
BENG 223 (minimum DD) |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
The objective of the course is to introduce the basic principles and modern applications of microbiology. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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implement the microbiology knowledge and the aseptic principles in daily life.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles which constitute the basis of bioengineering applications
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Convert biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles into novel applications for the benefit of society,
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Conduct and develop bioengineering applications for relevant sectors such as health and agricultural industry.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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interpret classical, molecular, and genomic methods of microbiology.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles which constitute the basis of bioengineering applications
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Convert biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles into novel applications for the benefit of society,
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Conduct and develop bioengineering applications for relevant sectors such as health and agricultural industry.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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apply microbiological methods to identify microorganisms isolated from natural environments.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles which constitute the basis of bioengineering applications
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Convert biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles into novel applications for the benefit of society,
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Conduct and develop bioengineering applications for relevant sectors such as health and agricultural industry.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
The microbial world |
| Week 2: |
Microbial cell structure and function |
| Week 3: |
Microbial metabolism |
| Week 4: |
Quiz I
Molecular information flow and protein processing |
| Week 5: |
Microbial growth and its control |
| Week 6: |
Quiz II
Microbial regulatory systems |
| Week 7: |
Molecular biology of microbial growth |
| Week 8: |
Midterm Exam
Viruses and their replication |
| Week 9: |
Viral genomics and diversity |
| Week 10: |
Quiz III
Genetics of bacteria and archaea |
| Week 11: |
Microbial evolution and systematics |
| Week 12: |
Quiz IV
Metabolic and functional diversity of microorganisms |
| Week 13: |
Clinical microbiology and immunology |
| Week 14: |
Epidemiology |
| Week 15*: |
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| Week 16*: |
Final Exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Brock Biology of Microorganisms. Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl. 15th Edition, 2019. Pearson. |
| Recommended readings: |
1) Molecular Biology of the Cell. Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray, James Watson, and Julian Lewis. 6th Edition, 2015. Garland Science.
2) Molecular Cell Biology. Harvey Lodish, Arnold Berk, Chris A. Kaiser, Monty Krieger, Matthew P. Scott, Anthony Bretscher, Hidde Ploegh, Paul Matsudaira. 8th Edition. Macmillan Learning.
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
8 |
30 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
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0 |
| Homework: |
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0 |
| Quiz: |
4, 6,10, 12 |
20 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
50 |
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Total weight: |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
4 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Quiz: |
1 |
4 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Final exam: |
2 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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