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| Code | BY052 |
| Name | Microplastics and Nanoplastics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Mustafa TUNÇSOY |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to identify microplastic and nanoplastic pollution on a global scale and learn control and removal methods to minimize the threat posed by microplastics and nanoplastics.
Course Content
The content of this course consists of the formation and definition of microplastics and nanoplastics, their effects on living organisms, transport of persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals by microplastics, hydrodynamic transport of microplastics, control and removal of microplastic pollution.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Course Notes
Notes
Mustafa TUNÇSOY Powerpoint Sunum
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Obtain general information about the formation processes of microplastics and nanoplastics |
| LO02 | Learns the effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on living organisms |
| LO03 | Learn the effects of microplastics and nanoplastics in terms of the transport of persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals |
| LO04 | Learn the hydrodynamic transport of microplastics and nanoplastics and their contribution to global pollution |
| LO05 | Learns the control of microplastics and nanoplastics and their removal methods from the aquatic environment |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the qualifications of the graduate, it develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise and reaches the original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a new idea, method, design and / or application that brings innovation to the field, or applies a known idea, method, design and / or application to a different field, researches, comprehends, designs and applies an original topic. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains high level skills in using research methods in the field studies. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Extends the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific paper in national and / or international refereed journals and / or producing or interpreting an original work. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Examines and develops the social relations and the norms that direct these relations from a critical point of view. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field with experts, and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in his / her field. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in the field; It contributes to the process of being a society of knowledge and sustaining it. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the field and supports the development of these values. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to microplastics and nanoplastics | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Chronology of plastic use and plastic pollution | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Formation of microplastics, primary and secondary microplastics | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on water, soil and air pollution | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Microplastic and nanoplastic pollution in surface water, water column and sediments in water resources | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on aquatic life | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Techniques used for detection, separation and identification of microplastics and nanoplastics | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Behaviors of micro and nanoplastics | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Hydrodynamic transport of micro and nanoplastics | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Presence of microplastics in wastewater, their sources, and removal in wastewater treatment plants | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Removability of microplastics from the aquatic environment | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 13 | Article discussion I | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Article discussion II | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Article discussion III | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 162 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,48 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||