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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | BT053 |
| Name | Biofuel production from microalgae |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. LEYLA USLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to teach how algae, which is a new raw material source for biofuels, is produced by raising the fat content and used.
Course Content
Species used for the production of bio-fuel from microalgae; bio-diesel production; increased stress physiology and bio-oil production in microalgae; introduction of production systems used for bio-fuel production from microalgae
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learn the types of bio-fuel production from microalgae |
| LO02 | Determine stress conditions for oil production |
| LO03 | To obtain high fat content by culturing the algae |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on undergraduate level qualifications, they develop their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the ethical rules to be considered while obtaining biotechnological products. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To identifiy the interdisciplinary interaction of the field and to solve use of the methods. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating the information from different disciplines and creates new information | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops new strategic approaches for solving complex problems that are encountered in applications related to the field. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To teach the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of the data related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To solve the problems encountered in the field and cominicate by using research methods. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To gain the ability to develop and deepen the knowledge in the field of biotechnology | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renewable energy | Examination of species by microscope | |
| 2 | Biofuels resources | Increasing the volume of culture | |
| 3 | Using algae as biofuel | Preparing the laboratory environment by determining the stress conditions | |
| 4 | Algae that may be a source of biofuels | Preparation of growth medium | |
| 5 | Conditions for increasing the oil content in the algae | Experimentation with the appropriate species or species for fat increase | |
| 6 | Determination of algal growth parameters | Determination of growth parameters | |
| 7 | Describing algal growth parameters | Performing analyzes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Finishing the experiment | |
| 9 | Harvest methods | Algae harvesting | |
| 10 | Drying and storage of the algae | Drying of algae biomass | |
| 11 | Algal lipid extraction and biomass calculations | Analysis of oil and protein from dried algae | |
| 12 | Algae biodiesel production | Evaluation of obtained data | |
| 13 | Evaluation of parameters affecting production | Production cost calculations | |
| 14 | Production cost calculations | Production cost calculations and applicability | |
| 15 | The feasibility of algae as a biodiesel source in the World and Turkey | Guided problem solving | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||