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Course Code: 
AGR217
Course Type: 
Area Elective
P: 
3
Application: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 

Giving basic microbiology information; explaining the important microorganisms in agriculture, food and biotechnology; gaining the ability to produce effective solutions to microbiological problems.

Course Content: 

Importance of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Factors affecting the growth of microorganisms. Mixed culture growth. Soil microorganisms. Plant growth promoting bacteria. Carbon-fixing and nitrogen-fixing microorganisms. Food pathogens. Contamination and sources. Food spoilage and food safety.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4:Simulation, 5: Case-study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Presentation C: Homework, D: Project, E: Lab.

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Program

Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Explain the general characteristics of microorganisms.

4

1,2,3

A,B,C

Distinguish between pathogenic microorganisms and food spoilage microorganisms.

4

1,2,3

A,B,C

Distinguish the conditions that promote and prevent the growth of microorganisms.

4

1,2,3

A,B,C

Explain the role of microorganisms in agriculture, food and biotechnology.

4

1,2,3

A,B,C

 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Types, classification and sources of microorganisms

Lecture notes

2

Factors affecting microbial growth and control of microbial growth, mixed culture growth

 

Lecture notes

3

Building blocks and enzymes

 

Lecture notes

4

Soil microorganisms: bacteria, fungi

 

Lecture notes

5

Soil microorganisms: actinomycetes, cyanobacteria, viruses

 

Lecture notes

6

Protozoa, foodborne illnesses and pathogens

 

Lecture notes

7

Midterm

Lecture notes

8

Products produced by microorganisms: toxins, antibiotics, enzymes

Lecture notes

9

Plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPR)

 

Lecture notes

10

Carbon-fixing and nitrogen fixing microorganisms

 

Lecture notes

11

Soil biodiversity and climate change

 

Lecture notes

12

Soil biodiversity and environmental protection

 

Lecture notes

13

Soil biodiversity and human health

 

Lecture notes

14

Review

Lecture notes

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes

 

Additional Resources

Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry (2007). Editor: E.A. Paul. 3rd Edition, Elsevier Inc

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Lecture Notes

Assignments

Homework, Presentation

Exams

Midterm, Final exam

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm

1

60

Homework & case studies

3

20

Presentation

1

20

Total

 

100

Final to Success

 

40

Semester to Success

 

60

Total

 

100

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

To be able to comprehend the economic problems of agriculture; collecting, analyzing and interpreting data at micro and macro levels for economic applications; analyzing the ways of increasing production by applying the basic principles of economy in agriculture; to make the right decision for the future; to produce project based solutions; ability to apply with contemporary techniques.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

To be able to monitor national and international agricultural markets, to understand the behavior of market actors; ability to predict the effects of economic and political developments on the Turkish agricultural sector, and interpret and make decisions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Marketing of agricultural products by using marketing principles and methods; have the basic knowledge about market research and ability to interpret.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Agricultural production tools, equipment, methods and equipment to recognize; application of plant and animal production techniques and models; Ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge related to plant breeding, plant breeding, seed production, genetics, physiology, ecology, biotechnology, plant gene resources, organic agriculture and meadow-pasture management in the field of field crops.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

5

To develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of information systems at the level of expertise; interpreting and integrating the information acquired in information systems with the information coming from related disciplines; ability to develop new approaches to complex problems in applications in information systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

To be able to master scientific resources and jurisprudence in the field of law; to be able to make comparative law analysis in national and international field; to ensure that the knowledge acquired in the field of law is transferred to the social and economic field; to have the ability of interdisciplinary analysis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

Ability to set goals and objectives for the organization / institution; information on project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; awareness of occupational health and safety issues; information on sustainable development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English; the ability to write and understand effective reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; self-study skills.

     

 

   

10

To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility awareness; the ability to inform the society on issues related to biodiversity, natural resources, air, water, soil pollution, recycling, environmental sensitivity, environmental protection.

     

 

   

11

Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.

           
 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration (Hour)

Total Work Load (Hour)

Course hours

14

3

42

Study hours out of class (Pre-study, practice)

14

3

42

Midterm

1

2

2

Homework

3

5

15

Presentation

1

10

4

Final

1

2

2

Total Work Load

   

115

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

   

4.6

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5

 
None