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Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0251 |
| Name | Algae in Biotechnology |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. LEYLA USLU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. LEYLA USLU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. LEYLA USLU (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
To emphasize potential use areas and methods of algae that are important in biotechnology, to be able to introduce the products obtained.
Course Content
For centuries, algae have traditionally used industrial fertilizers, nutrients and so on. The rapid increase of the world population, while the decrease of natural resources, increases ecological problems. At this point, algae come to mind when thinking how to use it differently than natural sources. In this context; - The use of algae in the future and in new fields (biofuels, foods, biotech / pharmaceuticals, new enzymes, specific chemicals, environmentally friendly fertilizers and pesticides, bio-production etc.) - Traditional use of algae from the day to day - General ways of benefiting from algae today - Biotechnological use and importance of algae issues will be covered in detail.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the traditional use of algae, especially marine algae, from past to present. |
| LO02 | Comprehends the general ways of benefiting from algae today. |
| LO03 | Detects the biotechnological use and importance of algae. |
| LO04 | Explains the use of algae in the future and in new fields (biofuels, foods, bioactive/pharmaceuticals, new enzymes, specific chemicals, nature-friendly fertilizers and pesticides, bioremediation, etc.). |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General information about the course content, information about the scope and functioning of the course, introduction of the algae in general, information about freshwater and marine algae groups | ||
| 2 | Importance of algae for aquatic ecosystems and our world, ecological functions, applications in technology field: biotechnology association | ||
| 3 | The traditional use of algae | ||
| 4 | Nowadays ways to benefit overall from algae; - Algae in human nutrition - Algae in animal nutrition - Algae in aquaculture | ||
| 5 | Algal chemicals and medicines - algal pigments - Diatomite / Kieselgur | ||
| 6 | Algal fertilizers - Algae and its use in dirty or waste water treatment - Algae and cosmetics - Algae and biofuels | ||
| 7 | Algae overview biotechnological use and importance of the issue | ||
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Biotechnological use and importance of microalgae, Giving students research topics | ||
| 10 | Microalgae technologies, cultivation and culture methods | ||
| 11 | Biotechnological use and importance of macroalgae | ||
| 12 | Macroalgae cultivation and culture methods | ||
| 13 | The use of algae in future and new areas - Pharmaceuticals- Nutraceuticals- Functional foods (metabolites derived from algae, fatty acids etc.)- Probiotics - Antioxidants - Industrial products | ||
| 14 | Biofuels and Biodiesel, Biodegradation of chemicals and new sources of enzymes, New cosmetics | ||
| 15 | Listening to student presentations | ||
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 66 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,64 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||