Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0063 |
| Name | Spirulina (microalgae) Culture |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Term | 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. OYA IŞIK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. OYA IŞIK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach microalgae Spirulina platensis used as food supplements. culture, harvesting and drying. To provide information about commercial applications of S. platensis. Protein rich Spirulina can be used as a source of minerals and vitamins, green and blue-green pigments. To teach Spirulina culture used as biofertilizer, for cosmetics, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.
Course Content
Definition of Spirulina platensis, genereal biological features, cell structure, reproduction biology, algae nutrition, Spirulina nutritional value, Spirulina culture condition, nutrient medium, Spirulina culture in the ponds, Spirulina culture in photobioreactors, harvesting, drying methods of microalgae, storage of dry algae, commercial applications of Spirulina
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describes Spirulina platensis and algal cell structure |
| LO02 | Defines reproductive biology of Spirulina platensis. Lists nutritional properties of Spirulina platensis. |
| LO03 | Describes the biochemical structure of Spirulina |
| LO04 | S. platensis culture conditions, Spirulina medium preparation, Spirulina culture explains. |
| LO05 | List the laboratory conditions of Spirulina culture. |
| LO06 | Defines the general principles of culture ponds., |
| LO07 | Defines Spirulina culture conditions in open ponds. |
| LO08 | Defines the photobioreactor system. |
| LO09 | Defines the methods and conditions for drying S. platensis harvest and Spirulina biomass. |
| LO10 | List the storage conditions of dried Spirulina. |
| LO11 | Defines Spirulina platensis usage and application areas; The use of Spirulina as a food supplement in human nutrition defines the use of Spirulina as an additive and natural food coloring in foods. |
| LO12 | Defines the subject of improving soil structure with Spirulina. |
| LO13 | The economic evaluation of spirulina production defines the initial cost of a production facility, the cost of nutrients, marketing and the world market. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of algae, microalgae, systematics of Spirulina, cell structure of Spirulina, | Introduction to the course, supplying the lecture notes | |
| 2 | Reproduction biology of S. platensis, Nutritional properties of S. platensis, | Income read lecture notes, | |
| 3 | Biochemical structure of Spirulina platensis, | Income read the lecture note and the laboratory sheet. | |
| 4 | Culture conditions of S. platensis, Nutrient medium of Spirulina, Spirulina culture, | Income read lecture notes, | |
| 5 | Spirulina culture in laboratory conditions, | Income read lecture notes,and the notes about introduction to outdoor pilot algae ponds. | |
| 6 | Structure, properties and construction of cultural ponds, | Income read lecture note and the notes about introduction to outdoor pilot algae ponds. | |
| 7 | Spirulina outdoor culture in open ponds, | Income read lecture note and the notes about introduction to outdoor pilot algae ponds. | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study for the Exam | |
| 9 | Structure, properties and construction of photobioreactors, | Income read lecture note and the research about photobioreactors. | |
| 10 | Spirulina culture in photobioreactors, | Income read lecture note and the research about photobioreactors. | |
| 11 | Harvesting of S. platensis, Spirulina biomass drying methods. Conditions for storage of dried Spirulina, | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 12 | Uses of S. platensis; as food supplements in human nutrition, as food additive in natural foods, natural food colorant, | Income read lecture notes.And do the homework. | |
| 13 | Improvement of soil structure with Spirulina, | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 14 | Use of Spirulina as a cosmetic raw material. | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 15 | Phcocyanin purification | Income read lecture notes. | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study for the Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study for the Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||