1. FIRST CYCLE - BACHELOR'S DEGREE
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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
BIY 450MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY2 + 08th Semester3

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the metabolic diversity in different prokaryotic organisms, thereby analyzing the tight link between microbial ecology and microbial physiology, and gaining insight into how potential physiological diversity can be used from a biotechnological and ecological perspective.
Course Content Introduction to bacterial physiology and metabolism, substance transport and protein releasing throughout membrane, Glycolysis diversity in prokaryotes, Electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation, Biosynthesis and microbial growth, Heterotrophic metabolism in substrates other than glucose, Anaerobic fermentation, Chemolytotrophy, Photosynthesis in Prokaryotes, Metabolic regulation.
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1To obtain basic concepts used in the theory and practices of microbial physiology and establish necessary associations between them
2To comprehend their knowledge about the importance of microbial metabolic diversity in applied sciences
3Having the ability to apply the theoretical knowledge derived from microbial metabolic diversity to industry, agriculture, health, and environmental problems
4To learn the microbial responses to harmful conditions
5To interpret and evaluate the importance of protecting and the protection and survival of microbial biodiversity of our country
6Providing a perspective to evaluate metabolic diversity in terms of biotechnological applications
7Being able to share information about microbial physiology by oral and written language
8To understand the relations between experimental logic, analytical thinking, quantitative analysis and problem solving

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
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Contribution000000000000

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)13226
Assignments13226
Mid-terms11313
Final examination11313
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course





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Details 2023-2024 Spring1CANER VURAL
Details 2022-2023 Spring1CANER VURAL
Details 2021-2022 Spring1CANER VURAL


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester
BIY 450 MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY 2 + 0 1 Turkish 2023-2024 Spring
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Asts. Prof. Dr. CANER VURAL canerv@pau.edu.tr FEN B0111 %70
Goals The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the metabolic diversity in different prokaryotic organisms, thereby analyzing the tight link between microbial ecology and microbial physiology, and gaining insight into how potential physiological diversity can be used from a biotechnological and ecological perspective.
Content Introduction to bacterial physiology and metabolism, substance transport and protein releasing throughout membrane, Glycolysis diversity in prokaryotes, Electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation, Biosynthesis and microbial growth, Heterotrophic metabolism in substrates other than glucose, Anaerobic fermentation, Chemolytotrophy, Photosynthesis in Prokaryotes, Metabolic regulation.
Topics
WeeksTopics
1 Introduction to Microbial Metabolism
2 Energy and Related Concepts
3 Oxidation and Reduction
4 Energy-Rich Compounds and Storage of Energy
5 Electron Carriers
6 Proton Motive Force
7 Substrate Level Phosphorylation
8 Oxidative Phosphorylation
9 Microbial Photosynthesis
10 Carotenoids and Phycobilins
11 Chemolithotrophy
12 Anaerobic Respiration
13 Acetogenesis and Methanogenesis
14 Fermentation and Syntrophy
Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam60Final Exam
Midterm Exam40Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes