Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | BT043 |
| Name | Polymers from Renewable Sources |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYGÜL KÜÇÜKGÜLMEZ YANDIM |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Natural polymers, synthesis and characterization of lignin, chitin, chitosan, furan based polymers, industrial applications of the polymers
Course Content
Synthesis, characterization and application of polymers from renewable resources are one of the main alternative sources for the petroleum based products
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Teaches the natural polymers. |
| LO02 | Explain the plant oil based polymers |
| LO03 | Explain the application areas of these polymers. |
| LO04 | Explain the furan, lignin, lactic acid based polymers. |
| LO05 | Teaches the synthesis and application of polysaccharides |
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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To solve the problems encountered in the field and cominicate by using research methods. | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, overview of the course content | Reading of course subject | |
| 2 | Introduction and history of the natural polymers | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 3 | Basic concepts and definitions | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 4 | Plant oil based polymers 1 | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 5 | Plant oil based polymers 2 | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 6 | Lignin based polymers | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 7 | Furan based polymers | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | |
| 9 | Chitin and chitosan based polymers | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 10 | Other renewable source based polymers 1 | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 11 | Other renewable source based polymers 2 | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 12 | Synthesis of polysaccharides and applications | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 13 | Industrial applications of natural polymers | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 14 | Student presentations and general assessment | Literature review | |
| 15 | Student presentations and general assessment | Literature review | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||