COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Biology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ARZU GÖRMEZ

Offered to

Biology

Course Objective

This course aims to give information about the role of microorganisms in life, their importance for living organisms, their benefits, and their harms.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J. M., Bender, K.S., Buckley, D.H., Stahl, D.A., 2015. Brock Biology of Microorganisms. 14th Edition.
2. Barker, S., Griffiths, C., Nicklin, J., 2013. Microbiology, 4th Edition

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is taught in a lecture, class presentation, and discussion format. All class members are expected to attend the lecture and participate in the discussion sessions. Besides the course, group presentations are to be prepared by the groups assigned for that week and presented to open a discussion session.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The student is evaluated with a midterm exam, research presentations, and a final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

It is the student's responsibility to attend 70% of the courses during the semester. Students are required to be present during the lesson and on the days when the presentation is required. Regarding unethical behaviors that may occur in classes and exams, action is taken within the framework of the relevant regulation.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

arzu.gormez@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

It will be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes