BT053 Biofuel production from microalgae

6 ECTS - 2-2 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

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 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. LEYLA USLU
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


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

Course Precondition

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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

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