BIOL303 MICROBIOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2380303 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AYŞE GÜL GÖZEN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the students will know essentials of structure, physiology, genetics and industrial applications of microbial cells
Course Content
A survey of bacterial morphology, biochemistry and physiology with special emphasis on the cultivation, identification and control of microorganisms is intended.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the students will be able to
-List the common and optional structural components of prokaryotic cells
-Distinguish Gram positive and Gram negative bacterial cell walls
-Identify key provisions for bacterial nutrition
-Explain the effects of temperature, oxygen, pH, and osmolarity on microbial growth
-Calculate generation time, number of generations, specific growth rate of microbes in culture
-Outline the process of DNA replication, RNA synthesis and translation in bacteria
-Describe the ways in which regulation of gene expression is realized in bacteria
-Solve problems related to regulation of gene expression
-Design experiments to use the gene expression control processes for biotechnological applications
-Classify the types of mutations Interpret the outcomes of point mutations
-Create problems dealing with the outcomes of point mutations
-Explain how the genetic coding system works
-Decribe the strategies for genetic material exchange in bacteria
-Distinguish between the chromosome and other genetic elements
-Outline the procedures for gene cloning
-Classify cloning vectors
-Design expression vectors
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Perform basic laboratory and field techniques/approaches used in various branches of biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Understand and apply principles of laboratory and field safety. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Understand the inner workings of the scientific processes, think critically, and frame questions using experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Proficiency in communicating issues in both English and Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Read, and understand scientific communications from primary literature in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Be ready to take new theoretical and technological challenges by recognizing the value and act upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Work as an individual, as well as a team member, and assume leadship when needed. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Follow the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution