| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 16011301T11109 | GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Language of Instruction |
| Turkish |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to give the students knowledge about the preparation of microbiological analyses, taking samples by using aseptic technics, culture samples and examining microorganisms with microscopy. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Prof. Dr. Nur CEYHAN GÜVENSEN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Ability of the students to take microbiological samples | | 2 | Ability of the students to prepare microbiological samples for microbiological analyses | | 3 | Ability of the students to conceive cultures | | 4 | Ability of the students to purify pure cultures | | 5 | Ability of the students to examine microorganisms by using microscopy |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Face to Face |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| In this course taken microbiological samples by using aseptic technics, preparation of microbiological samples for microbiological analyses, purifying pure cultures, examining microorganisms by using microscopy will be explained. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to Microbiology and Microorganisms | | Practicing of aseptic technics | | 2 | Growth of Bacteria | | Practicing of taking microbiological samples | | 3 | Sterilization | | Practicing of sterilization | | 4 | Preparing microbiological environment for microorganisms | | Practicing microbiological environment for microorganisms | | 5 | Preparing microbiological environment for microorganisms | | Practicing microbiological environment for microorganisms | | 6 | Preparing of serial dilutions for microbiological analyses | | Practicing of serial dilutions for microbiological analyses | | 7 | Inoculation of microorganisms | | Practicing of inoculation microorganisms | | 8 | Mid-term exam | | Evaluation | | 9 | Incubation of microorganisms | | Practicing of incubation of microorganisms | | 10 | The morphological characteristics of microorganisms | | Practising of morphological characteristics of microorganisms | | 11 | Pure cultures | | Practicing of purifying pure cultures | | 12 | Preparation of microbiological preparate | | Practicing of the preparation of microbiological preparate | | 13 | Examining microorganisms by using microscopy | | Practicing of examining microorganisms by using microscopy | | 14 | Examining microorganisms cells | | Practicing of examining microorganisms cells | | 15 | Enumaration of microorganisms | | Practicing of the enumaration of microorganisms | | 16 | Final exam | | Evaluation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Harrigan WF, McCance ME, (1976). Laboratory methods in food and dairy microbiology. Academic Press, London.
2. ICMSF, (1978). Microorganisms in foods. Vol. 2. The International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods,Toronto, Canada.
3. Ünlütürk, A., Turantaş, F., (2003).Gıda Mikrobiyolosi. Meta Basım Matbacılık Hizmetleri, Bornova-İzmir.
4. Öner, M., (1996). Genel Mikrobiyoloji. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi No: 94. Bornova-İzmir.
5. Temiz, A., (1996). Genel Mikrobiyoloji Uygulama Teknikleri, 274s., ISBN: 975-7527-76-9.
6. Tunail Nezihe (2009) Mikrobiyoloji, Palme Yayıncılık, 446 s. |
| 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 |
| | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Laboratory | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Project Preparation | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Project Presentation | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Self Study | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Reading | 2 | 4 | 8 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | LO2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | | LO3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | | 5 | 5 | | 5 | 4 | | LO4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | | 3 | 5 | | | 5 | | LO5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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