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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / MBG 402 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

Code: MBG 402 Course Title: METABOLISM II Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MUSA KAR (musa.kar@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this lecture is to teach about microbial metabolisms.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can known nitrogen fixation in algae PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology
PO-2 Develop an understanding of matter and energy in organisms
PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms
PO-4 Define the relationship among life forms and their environments and ecosystems
PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics
Examination
LO-2 Can explain cell wall synthesis in bacteria. PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology
PO-2 Develop an understanding of matter and energy in organisms
PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms
PO-4 Define the relationship among life forms and their environments and ecosystems
PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
PO-16 Explain the scientific findings clearly and efficiently both in written and verbal communications.
Examination
LO-3 Can known fermentation types in yeast and bacteria. PO-2 Develop an understanding of matter and energy in organisms
PO-4 Define the relationship among life forms and their environments and ecosystems
PO-11 Apply biological concepts to personal, social, economical, technological and ethical issues
PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics
PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics
Examination
LO-4 Can known secondary metabolites in algae PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology
PO-2 Develop an understanding of matter and energy in organisms
PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms
PO-4 Define the relationship among life forms and their environments and ecosystems
PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics
PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Metabolism of lipids, proteins and carbohydrates in bacteria, fermentation in yeast and bacteria, photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation in algae, secondary metabolits in algae
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Metabolism of carbohydrates in bacteria Explaining and teaching method
2 Metabolism of lipids in bacteria Explaining and teaching method
3 Metabolism of proteins in bacteria Explaining and teaching method
4 Metabolism of nucleic acids in bacteria Explaining and teaching method
5 Cell wall synthesis in bacteria Explaining and teaching method
6 Fermentation in bacteria Explaining and teaching method
7 Review Explaining and teaching method
8 mid-term exam
9 Nitrogen metabolism in algae Explaining and teaching method
10 Photosynthesis in algae Explaining and teaching method
11 Lipid metabolism in algae Explaining and teaching method
12 Seconder metabolits in algae Explaining and teaching method
13 Types of fermantation in yeast Explaining and teaching method
14 Types of fermantation in yeast Explaining and teaching method
15 Review Explaining and teaching method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Brock Biology of Microorganisms, thirteenth edition, 2011, M.T. Madigan, J.M.Martinko, Pearson
Required Course instruments and materials
Text book

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 8 16
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 8 16
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 120