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GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY205E GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 3 4 3 5

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Web-Based Research Introduction to Microbiology and History, Definition and Application Areas, Practice: Introduction to the Microbiology Laboratory, Rules to Be Followed in the Laboratory Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
2 Individual Study General Characteristics of Microorganisms, Classification and Nomenclature, Practice: Materials Used in the Microbiology Laboratory (Glass, Plastic, Metal), Equipment Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
3 Individual Study Metabolism of Microorganisms, Nutrition and Reproduction, Practice: Culture Media Preparation Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
4 Individual Study Host–Microorganism Relationship, Practice: Sterilization of Culture Media Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
5 Individual Study Factors Affecting the Growth of Microorganisms, Practice: Sterilization of Culture Media Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
6 Individual Study General Characteristics of Bacteria, Structure and Metabolism, Practice: Microbiological Staining Methods Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
7 Individual Study General Characteristics of Yeasts and Molds, Structure and Metabolism, Practice: Microbiological Staining Methods, Gram Staining Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
8 Individual Study General Characteristics of Bacteriophages, Viruses and Prions, Practice: Microbiological Staining Methods, Gram Staining Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
9 Individual Study General Characteristics of Parasites, Practice: Microscopic Examination of Microorganisms Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
10 - MID-TERM EXAM -
11 Individual Study Normal Microbial Flora of the Human Body, Routes of Infection Transmission, Practice: Microscopic Examination of Microorganisms Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
12 Individual Study Sterilization, Disinfection and Antiseptic Methods, Sterilization, Disinfection and Antiseptic Methods, Practice: Dilution Methods, Practical Exam Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
13 Individual Study Microbial Identification Methods, Cultivation of Microorganisms, Culture Media, Bacterial Inoculation Methods, Practice: Microbiological Inoculation on Solid Media Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
14 Individual Study Mechanisms of Antibiotic Action, Development of Resistance to Antibacterial Agents, Practice: Microbiological Inoculation in Liquid Media Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question-Answer, Practice, Laboratory-Based Group Work
15 Individual Study Basic Immunology and Immunity Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -