Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
160701102101	GENEL MİKROBİYOLOJİ	Compulsory	1	2	4

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

In this course the primary aim is to comprehend the structure and properties of microorganisms, their classification and importance for life, plant growth and ecosystem.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1	Mikroorganizmaların kıyaslamalı olarak özelliklerinin bilinmesi
2	Genel bakteriyoloji ve mikrobiyel tekniklerin anlaşılması
3	Patojenisite ve virulans özellikleri bilme
4	Bitki gelişimi ve veriminde mikroorganizmaların öneminin kavranması
5	Knowing the comparative properties of microorganisms
6	Understanding general bacteriology and microbial techniques
7	Pathogenicity and virulence properties
8	Understanding the importance of microorganisms in plant development and yield

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This course covers principles of microbiology with emphasis on microorganisms and agriculture. Topics include an overview of microbiology and classification of microorganisms, identification and control of pathogens. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of microorganisms and the disease process as well as aseptic and sterile techniques.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction to microbiology and classification of microorganisms
2	Reproduction in microorganisms
3	Microbial metabolism
4	Microbial physiology
5	Plant-Microb interactions
6	Host-microb interactions, Pathogenicity
7	Microbial plant diseases
8	MIDTERM EXAM
9	Prokaryotic-Eucaryotic microorganism and their properties
10	Prokaryotic-Eucaryotic microorganism and their properties
11	Microbial genetics, procaryotic DNA and RNA metabolism
12	Viruses and their properties
13	Fungi and their properties
14	Fungi, related phylum and their properties
15	FINAL EXAM
16

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	2	2
Self Study	14	7	98
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	15	15
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	15	15
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			131

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11
LO1	3
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7
LO8

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High