BT525 Algae Biotechnology

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

Information

Code BT525
Name Algae Biotechnology
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
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 Goal / Objective

Determination of valuable metabolites producing microalgae living in marine and inland waters, increasing cellular metabolites, algal species having economic value to be cultured outdoor in large volumes, algal cultures in open system ponds and closed system photobioreactors, production planning, harvesting, drying and storage of microalgae,

Course Content

Explains the place and importance of algae as a living group in the field of biotechnology, benefiting from algae with engineering and technology, producing new products and increasing the amount of products.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

E.W.BECKER (1994) Microalgae:Biotechnology ve Microbiology,Cambridge University Press, 293 sayfa.  A. Richmond (2004), Handbook of Microalgal Culture, Biotechnology and Applied Phycology, Blackwell Science Ltd,sf:545. Zvi Cohen (1999) Chemicals from Microalgae, Taylor & Francis, 419 sayfa. Lecture notes

Notes

Lecture 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 the undergraduate level qualifications, develops and deepens the knowledge in the same or different field at the level of expertise and analyzes and interprets them using statistical methods. 2
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı To identifiy the interdisciplinary interaction of the field and to solve use of the methods. 3
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating the information from different disciplines and creates new information 5
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Develops new strategic approaches for solving complex problems that are encountered in applications related to the field. 2
PLO05 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
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik To solve the problems encountered in the field and cominicate by using research methods. 3
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To gain the ability to develop and deepen the knowledge in the field of biotechnology
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows the ethical rules to be considered while obtaining biotechnological products.
PLO10 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.


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. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
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. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
3 Commercially important species of algae. Microscopic examination and recognation of the species. Income read lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
4 Physiological principles of mass production of phototrophic microalgae. Income read lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
5 Algae production systems, laboratory cultures, Ponds production, the production of photobioreactors. Income read the lecture note and the laboratory sheet. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
7 Photobioreactor systems, Reactor designs (Tubular reactors, Panel reactors), Optimization of culture parameters in photobioreactors. Income read lecture note and the research about photobioreactors. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
8 Mid-Term Exam exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 Reasons of contamination, contaminants and precautions. Income read lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
10 Harvesting methods of algae, the critical poind of harvesting. Filtration, Santrifuge, floculation etc.) Harvsting efficiency. Income read lecture notes. And do the homework. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
11 Microalgae applied stress factors, stress-induced physiological changes in the cell. Income read lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
12 Dunaliella salina outdoor culture, Chlorella vulgaris outdoor culture.Haematococcus pluvialis outdoor culture and astaxhantin culture, Income read lecture notes. And do the homework. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
13 Spirulina platensis outdoor culture. Income read lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
14 Microalgae species cultured widely for lipid production, stress factors for microalgal lipid production. Income read lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
15 Economic analysis of industrial-scale production of algae. Income read lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
16 Term Exams exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi
17 Term Exams exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi


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

Update Time: 18.11.2022 07:31