BASIC MICROBIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIK101	BASIC MICROBIOLOGY	1	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NEGİN AZARABADİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer NUR GAMZE BOSTAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:
Contents of the Course Unit:

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognizes microorganisms and classify them
Explains structure of bacterial cell
Explains normal human flora and the importance.
Defines host-microorganism relationships and ways of transmission
Has knowledge about the immune system
Has information about antibiotics
Explains disinfection, antisepsis and sterilization methods

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research.	Introduction to Microbiology and History of Microbiology	Oral presentation, Q&A
2	Literature review, individual research.	Factors Affecting the Development of Microorganisms	Oral presentation, Q&A
3	Literature review, individual research.	Microbial Diversity	Oral presentation, Q&A
4	Literature review, individual research.	Bacteria Cell Structure	Oral presentation, Q&A
5	Literature review, individual research.	Bacteria General Features	Oral presentation, Q&A
6	Literature review, individual research.	Bacterial Metabolism and Replication	Oral presentation, Q&A
7	Literature review, individual research.	Molds and Their Characteristics	Oral presentation, Q&A
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, individual research.	Yeasts and Their Characteristics	Oral presentation, Q&A
10	Literature review, individual research.	Viruses and Their Characteristics	Oral presentation, Q&A
11	Literature review, individual research.	Protozoa and Their Characteristics	Oral presentation, Q&A
12	Literature review, individual research.	Microbial Flora	Oral presentation, Q&A
13	Literature review, individual research.	Sterilization and Disinfection Methods	Oral presentation, Q&A
14	Literature review, individual research.	Working Principles & Using Microscope in the Laboratory	Oral presentation, Q&A
15	Literature review, individual research.	An overview	Oral presentation, Q&A
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Patrick R. Murray, Murray Temel Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji, (2018), Türkçe Baskı: Güneş Tıp Kitabevi
Cynthia Nau Cornelissen, Marcia Metzgar Hobbs, (2022) Lippincott Mikrobiyoloji: Şekillerle Açıklamalı Derleme Ders Kitapları
Paul G. Engelkirk, Janet Duben-Engelkirl, Burton Sağlık Bilimlerinde Mikrobiyoloji, (2017), İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri
Mustafa Arda, Temel Mikrobiyoloji, (2015), Medisan Yayınevi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It determines the risk by understanding the food regulations and legislation conditions.	0
2	Analyze the characteristic properties of food components.	0
3	They can take samples effectively, collect data through experimentation and analysis.						5
4	Performs microbiological analysis of foods.					4
5	Gains the ability to interpret and evaluate the data obtained.						5
6	They determine the quality control and quality criteria of the products produced in accordance with the technology and preservation techniques in the food field.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses basic technical knowledge in basic mathematics and science subjects.		1
2	Has knowledge about food products and ingredients and uses this information in food processing.	0
3	Uses knowledge by doing research with different and up-to-date techniques in the field of food.	0
4	In the field of food, it adopts professional ethics and general moral values.	0
5	Uses food-related microbiological terms.					4
6	Gain knowledge of technology and preservation techniques in the field of food.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They produce original ideas that can respond to the demands and developments of the food industry and take part in R&D studies.	0
2	They take responsibility in the fields of production and/or R&D in the food industry.	0
3	They use information resources related to food safety and production technologies.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They take the responsibility of determining their compliance with the relevant legislation by carrying out the prescribed controls and analyzes on foodstuffs and substances and materials in contact with food.	0
2	Evaluates the results within the scope of their responsibilities by conducting experiments in Food Laboratories.				3
3	Uses basic devices and related technologies related to the field in food laboratories.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies physical, chemical, sensory and microbiology analyzes in the food laboratory.		1
2	They take part in food hygiene practices.		1
3	She/He takes part in teamwork or works individually within her responsibilities.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning.						5
2	Maintains, develops and uses professional and academic developments in the field by renewing herself/himself		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can prepare presentations by using information technologies effectively.		1
2	Uses visual, written and verbal communication effectively.		1
3	Have foreign language knowledge to follow current studies related to the field.	0
4	Uses information and communication technologies at the basic level required by the field.	0
5	She/He can take part in team work related to her field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	May take responsibility for observing professional ethics in the field.			2
2	They can take part in the production and quality determination of various food products.		1
3	May have competency in the evaluation of food hygiene and sanitation.				3
4	They can take part in the follow-up and implementation of food legislation.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	7	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	100