Information
Code | ST021 |
Name | Microalgae culture in laboratory conditions |
Term | 2024-2025 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. LEYLA USLU |
Course Goal / Objective
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, Microalgae production methods, Microalgae culture media, Monitoring of microalgae growth, Microalgae counting methods, Preservation of microalgae species.
Course Precondition
none
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 |
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LO01 | 1- Define microalgae. |
LO02 | 2- Prepares a medium for algae production |
LO03 | 3- Makes sterilization |
LO04 | 4- Monitors the growth of microalgae |
LO05 | 5- Makes microalgae counting. |
LO06 | 6-It produces microalgae |
LO07 | 7-Compare the storage methods of microalgae. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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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 |