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GID222 Microbiology
 

Catalog Data:                        

GID 222 Microbiology (3-0) 3

 

Characteristics of microorganisms: antigenic, metabolic genetic ecological, morphological; Biology of cells; Development and mutation; Isolation and identification methods; microbial growth and growth requirements; Bacteria and bacterial kinetics, microbial metabolism and energy; Diversity of microorganisms; Characteristics of viruses; Microbial genetic and the regulation of gene expression; Important microorganisms in food, environment, medical and industry.

Prerequisites:

None

Language:

Turkish

Textbook:

Pelczar, M.J., Chan, E.C.S., and N.R. Krieg. 1997. Microbiology: Concepts and Applications. Mc Graw-Hill, Inc. NY.

Reference Books:

 

Tortora, G., Funke, B., and C. Case. 1998. Microbiology: An Introduction. Wesley Longman, NY.

Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J.M., and J. Parker. 1997. Brock Biology of Microorganisms. Prentice Hall International, Inc., NJ.

Course Objectives :

To provide basic knowledge on cells, bacteria, yeast, fungi, protozoa, algae and viruses related to foods. Demonstrate an ability to work in teams; Demonstrate an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; Develop skills in seeking information from various sources; Develop ability of written and oral presentation; Provide students a recognition of the need to engage in life-long learning.

Topics :

 

 

week

Introduction to microbiology, applications of microbiology, basic definitions and ecosystem

1

Characteristics of microorganisms
    Antigenic, metabolic genetic ecological, morphological identification of  microorganisms
    Structures of cells and organelles

1

Biology of cell, characteristics of cell, growth and mutation

2

Microbial growth and growth requirements

1

Enumeration, isolation and identification techniques of microorganisms

1

Bacteria and bacterial kinetics, microbial metabolism and energy

1

The diversity of microorganisms

3

Characteristics of viruses

1

Microbial genetic and the regulation of gene expression

1

Important microorganisms in food, environment, medical and industry

2

Class Schedule : Classes are held in one session per week; 3 class hours in one session.

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component: This course contributes to the requirement of departmental topics by introducing the classification and properties of microorganisms.

Relation of course to program objectives:

Strategies and Actions

Student Learning Outcomes

ABET Criterion 3 (a-k) & FdE (l)

Program Objectives

Assessment Methods / Metrics

Lectures are based on syllabus.

Textbooks and reference books are assigned to students at the beginning of the semester.  An application of electron microscopy is demonstrated.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of cell structures, types of microorganisms, and factors affecting their growth.

 

a, h, j

1, 3

Instruments

G, J

Give examples from industry.

Recognize interrelations among problems.

e, h, j

1, 3

Instruments

G

Form students into groups and give reading material and ask them to generate questions during class hours.

Articulate ideas clearly and concisely.

Scale down information to what is important.

a, e, g, i

2

Instruments

G

Students are grouped into 3 or 4.  Each group is assigned to prepare a term paper, which is presented both orally and written at the end of semester.  Team members assess each other’s accountability individually.

Cooperate with others.

Seek information on problems from multiple sources.

Plan and deliver presentation effectively using multimedia tools.

Demonstrate an ability to read English.

a, d, e, f, g, i, k, l

2, 4

Instruments 

G, M, N, O, P

Typical Evaluation:

Homework: 15%

Midterm Examinations: 45%

Final Examination: 40%

Prepared By : Prof. Dr. Dilek Heperkan

Date: March 16, 2002