BIOL447 MICROBIAL ECOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2380447 |
| 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: | Assist.Prof.Dr EMİNE ERTEKİN YILDIZCAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Students will
-combine their general microbiology and general ecology knowledge
-know the problem-solving approaches used in microbial ecology
Course Content
The course covers interactions among microbial populations, interactions of microbes with plants and animals, microbial communities, detection of microbial populations, habitats of microorganisms, ecology of aquatic microorganisms. The biotechnological aspects of microbial ecology such as microbial interactions with xenobiotics and inorganic pollutants, as well as approaches to bioremediation are included.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the semester, the students will be able to
- Outline the procedures for enrichment and isolation of microorganism
- Describe the culture-independent microbial community analysis methods
- List microbial activity measurement techniques
- Design experiments to link genes to functions and functions to microbes
- List the types of symbioses between microorganisms
- Explain the formation of plant-microorganism association
- Explain the use of Ti Plasmid in genetic engineering
- Give examples of insect-microorganism symbioses
- List the means of the associations between invertebrates and microbes
- Design experiments dealing with how gut microbiota influences animal behavior and health
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