MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
- Course
- MBGE477 - MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
- Department
- Basic Sciences and Humanities
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 7
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
The underlying aim of the Molecular Microbiology course is to provide deeper insight into how microorganisms work at the molecular level. Being the most abundant life forms on the planet, the reservoir of microbial genetic material available to drive evolution, coupled to the subsequent influence on the dynamics of biological matter and processes at a cellular and sub-cellular level will be discussed. Many microbial activities are of great benefit to man and as such, their advantages and uses in modern molecular and biotechnology including yoghurt, cheese, bread and alcohol production, nutrient cycling and detoxification of pollutants will be discussed. Conversely, the harmful aspects of microbes including their pathogenicity, virulence factors, infectivity, the types of microbial disease pathology and their intra/extracellular life cycles will be discussed.
MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
No course outcomes have been defined yet.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the microbial world |
| Week 2 | Bacterial Genetics |
| Week 3 | Morphology of Bacteria and Fungi + Sporulation |
| Week 4 | Human Microbiome |
| Week 5 | Horizontal Gene Transfer + Quiz |
| Week 6 | Revisions |
| Week 7 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 9 | Viruses and Molecular techniques |
| Week 10 | Bacterial Signalling (Quorum Sensing) |
| Week 11 | Systems and synthetic biology |
| Week 12 | Diagnostic Microbiology |
| Week 13 | Revisions |
| Week 14 | Project Presentation |
| Week 15 | Final Exams |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 1. Biology of Microorganisms by Thomas D. Brock (ISBN-13: 978-0321897398; ISBN-10: 0321897390)
- 02 2. Brooker, Robert.J., Genetics; Analysis and principles (2014). Mc Graw Hill Publishing
Learning Outcomes
- L01 LO1: Define and explain both the basics and the advance molecular aspects of microbiology SOLO 0
- L02 LO2: Explain the inner workings of the scientific process, discuss critically, and solve problems by applying appropriate statistical and computational methods; choose contemporary experimental and theoretical approaches in molecular biology and genetics. SOLO 0
- L03 LO3: Identify and explain issues in molecular biology and genetics within the context of other disciplines. SOLO 0
- L04 LO4: Review, and criticize scientific communications in molecular biology and molecular genetics literature with worldwide recognition. SOLO 0
Program Outcomes
- P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
- P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
- P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
- P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment
- P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unpredictable problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
- P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, actively participates in all its steps and makes the necessary reports to provide quality service.
- P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
- P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
- P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as the ability to communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
- P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
- P11 Contributes to in-field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |