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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | BT525 |
| Name | Algae Biotechnology |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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. OYA IŞIK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Marine algae cultured or collected evaluation in different areas and economic value to be gained.
Course Content
Algae groups and species utilized, morphology of algae and reproduction, chemical structures, collection and culture of algae, harvesting, products, assesstment possibilities of algae, utilization areas of algae, economic importance.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines biotechnology. |
| LO02 | Defines algal biotechnology, understands the history of algal biotechnology. |
| LO03 | Describes the usage of algae. |
| LO04 | Counts the commercially important and widely cultivated species of algae. |
| LO05 | Defines the mass production of phototrophic microalgae and explains its physiological principles. |
| LO06 | Understands the algae production conditions in open system ponds and closed system photobioreactors. |
| LO07 | Describes the design and the construction materials of microalgae culture ponds. |
| LO08 | Counts the contamination reasons and precautions in the ponds. |
| LO09 | Counts the stress conditions applied in microalgae and explains the changes in the cell after application. |
| LO10 | Understands the culture of Dunaliella salina and the production of beta carotene, Haematococcus pluvialis culture and astaxantin production. |
| LO11 | Counts the species cultured widely for microalgal lipid and explains the stress conditions for lipid production. |
| LO12 | Understands the microalgae harvest methods and explains the advantage and disadvantage of the methods. |
| LO13 | Explains the microalgae drying and packaging conditions and principles. |
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. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating the information from different disciplines and creates new information | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To solve the problems encountered in the field and cominicate by using research methods. | |
| 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 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biotechnology definition, the definition of Algal Biotechnology, the history of biotechnology and the Algal Biotechnology | Introduction to the course, supplying the lecture notes. | |
| 2 | Uses of algae, The use of algae as a food, The use of algae as animal feed, , the use of Fertilizer (improving soil structure) | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 3 | Commercially important species of algae. Microscopic examination and recognation of the species. | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 4 | Physiological principles of mass production of phototrophic microalgae. | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 5 | Algae production systems, laboratory cultures, Ponds production, the production of photobioreactors. | Income read the lecture note and the laboratory sheet. | |
| 6 | Outdoor algae culture systems Ponds Ponds types Kind of materials for ponds Mixing-Aeration (pedal systems and compressors) | Income read lecture note and the notes about introduction to outdoor pilot algae ponds | |
| 7 | Photobioreactor systems, Reactor designs (Tubular reactors, Panel reactors), Optimization of culture parameters in photobioreactors. | Income read lecture note and the research about photobioreactors. | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | exam preparation | |
| 9 | Reasons of contamination, contaminants and precautions. | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 10 | Harvesting methods of algae, the critical poind of harvesting. Filtration, Santrifuge, floculation etc.) Harvsting efficiency. | Income read lecture notes. And do the homework. | |
| 11 | Microalgae applied stress factors, stress-induced physiological changes in the cell. | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 12 | Dunaliella salina outdoor culture, Chlorella vulgaris outdoor culture.Haematococcus pluvialis outdoor culture and astaxhantin culture, | Income read lecture notes. And do the homework. | |
| 13 | Spirulina platensis outdoor culture. | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 14 | Microalgae species cultured widely for lipid production, stress factors for microalgal lipid production. | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 15 | Economic analysis of industrial-scale production of algae. | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 16 | Term Exams | exam preparation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | exam preparation |
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 | ||