Microbiology (BIO 306)

2025 Fall
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Mol.Bio.Genetic&Bioengin.(BIO)
4
8/7 ECTS (for students admitted in the 2013-14 Academic Year or following years)
Alex Lyakhovich alex.lyakhovich@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Undergraduate
BIO321 BIO332
Formal lecture,Interactive lecture,Group tutorial,Laboratory
Interactive,Communicative,Discussion based learning,Task based learning,Case Study
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CONTENT

This course will serve as an introduction to the new understanding of microbial activities and bacterial diversity; the major groups of microorganisms structure, cultivation and pathogenecity of bacteria and viruses; genetic and metabolic capabilities of microorganisms in their natural habitats and microbial ecology. Laboratory experiments will deal with isolation, cultivation and enrichment of diverse microorganisms.

OBJECTIVE

Objective of the course is to give a notion in basic microbiological systems and techniques

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Have general idea about microbial taxonomy, bacterial diversity and evolution.
  • Clearly differentiate between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.
  • Define stages of microbial growth.
  • Define characteristics of viruses,differentiate between prokarytic and eukaryotic viruses.
  • Define general characteristics of archea domain.
  • Identify the phylogenetic relations between prokaryotes.
  • Have clear knowledge about different phylum of bacteria in the phylogenetic classification
  • Have a general idea about protists and fungi characteristics.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES


1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 3

2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 3

3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 5

4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 4

5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 5


1. Possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational methods and program-specific engineering topics; use theoretical and applied knowledge of these areas in complex engineering problems. 5

2. Identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems while considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals; choose and apply suitable analysis, design, estimation/prediction and modeling methods for this purpose. 2

3. Develop, choose and use modern techniques and tools that are needed for analysis and solution of complex problems faced in engineering applications; use information technologies effectively. 2

4. Have the ability to design a complex system, process, instrument or a product under realistic constraints and conditions, with the goal of fulfilling creative current and future requirements. 5

5. Use research methods, including conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 5

6. Possess knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, change management, and economic feasibility analysis; awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation. 5

7. Possess knowledge of impact of engineering solutions on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness on legal outcomes of engineering solutions; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively without any form of discrimination; act in accordance with ethical principles, possessing knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. 5

8. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects, considering the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession). 5

ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA

  Percentage (%)
Final 12
Midterm 36
Quiz 12
Other 40

RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS

Textbook

Microbiology (Prescott's)

Readings

After each lecture, a digest will be provided as a PDF file. There will be reading articles at the end (these articles will also be attached to the course supplementary materials).

Optional Readings

Research articles
Review papers
Science books
Video files attached to some lectures