ST021 Microalgae culture in laboratory conditions

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

Information

Code ST021
Name Microalgae culture in laboratory conditions
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. LEYLA USLU


Course Goal

The student will be able to prepare growth medium and produce microalgae production. General characteristics of phytoplankton organisms and ecology and culture techniques of micro algae with great importance in aquaculture enterprises.

Course Content

Definition of microalgae, taxonomy of microalgae species, biological properties of microalgae species, ecological characteristics of microalgae species, microalgae production methods, microalgae culture media, monitoring of microalgae growth, microalgae counting methods, conservation of microalgae species, eco-biological importance of microalgae.

Course Precondition

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Resources

Richmond, A. (Ed.). (2008). Handbook of microalgal culture: biotechnology and applied phycology. John Wiley & Sons. Borowitzka, M. A., & Moheimani, N. R. (Eds.). (2013). Algae for biofuels and energy (Vol. 5, pp. 133-152). Dordrecht: Springer.

Notes

lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 1- Makes preliminary preparation for algae production
LO02 2- Prepares a medium for algae production
LO03 3- Makes sterilization
LO04 4- Monitors the growth of microalgae
LO05 5- Know to count microalgae
LO06 6-It produces microalgae


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. 5
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Produces new information and theories by interpreting and synthesising the information from other disciplines and uses the theoretical and practical information from their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. 5
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Produces solutions by improving new strategic approaches and taking responsibilities for the potential problems in the field of study as an individual or team member. 2
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Determines the requirements for Fishery Basic Science education, reaches the resources, critically interpretes knowledge and skills and gains experience to direct the education. 3
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has positive stance on the lifelong education and uses it for the public benefit by using the gained theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 2
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Follows the current topics and improvements in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences, publishes and presents the research results, contributes to constitution of a public conscience in the field of interest. 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Effectively communicates about the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences by using written and oral presentation tools, follows up and criticizes the meetings and seminars. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. 2
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Conforms, controls and teaches social, cultural and scientific ethics in the investigation and publication process of the data related with the field of interest. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Improves strategies, politics and application codes by following scientific and technological developments on the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. Investigates and extends the results on behalf of public in frame of total quality management process. 5
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the abilities and experiences on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introducing algae cultured species Microscopic examination of species Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
2 Introduction of alg culture laboratory Introducing the devices in the laboratory Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
3 Explanation of algae liquid media Preparation of algae liquid medium Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
4 Explaining algae solid nutrients Preparation of algae solid medium Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
5 Sterilization methods Sterilization of liquids and other materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
6 Algae isolation methods Cell counting and optical density determination Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
7 Describing algal growth parameters Chlorophyll a methods of analysis Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Sözlü Sınav
9 Chl-a, dry weight, Optical density Dry matter analysis Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
10 Biomass estimation Algal biomass drying methods Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
11 Algae culture types Sterilization methods of algal biomass Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
12 Sustainability of species Biomass calculation methods Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
13 Factors affecting algal growth Stock culture preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
14 Determination of culture conditions in algae growth Increase the volume of culture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
15 Algae harvesting methods Harvesting and drying Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Sözlü Sınav


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