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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | BT0146 |
| Name | Heavy metals: Problems and Solutions |
| 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 | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HİKMET YETER ÇOĞUN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To learn about heavy metals and their mechanisms, the damages they cause, solutions and mechanisms, and problem solving.
Course Content
General information about heavy metals, Tests about heavy metals, Behavior of metals in the natural environment, Metal-metal interactions, Effect of heavy metals on organisms, Effect of heavy metals on aquatic organisms, Effect of heavy metals on land organisms, Heavy metals in urbanization, Effect of environmental pollution on the ecosystem, Problems of heavy metals solution methods, Engineering approaches to problem solving of heavy metals, Biotechnological approaches to problem solving of heavy metals, Selection of heavy metal polluted areas, Pollution solution methods
Course Precondition
Being a graduate of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Food Engineering, Fisheries.
Resources
Chen, J. P., Wang, L. K., Wang, M. H. S., Hung, Y. T., & Shammas, N. K. (Eds.). (2016). Remediation of heavy metals in the environment. CRC press.
Notes
Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains heavy metals and their removal mechanisms. |
| LO02 | Describe the principles and pathways by which metals create damage. |
| LO03 | Explains the structural changes that occur in a damaged cell. |
| LO04 | Designs the examination of scientific research on the subject and the presentation of articles. |
| LO05 | Lists toxic substances such as heavy metals |
| LO06 | Identifies heavy metals |
| LO07 | Explains the toxic effects of heavy metals |
| LO08 | Explains toxic metals in our daily lives |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on undergraduate level qualifications, they develop their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the ethical rules to be considered while obtaining biotechnological products. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To identifiy the interdisciplinary interaction of the field and to solve use of the methods. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating the information from different disciplines and creates new information | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops new strategic approaches for solving complex problems that are encountered in applications related to the field. | |
| PLO06 | 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. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To solve the problems encountered in the field and cominicate by using research methods. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | |
| PLO09 | 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. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To gain the ability to develop and deepen the knowledge in the field of biotechnology | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General information about heavy metals | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Tests for heavy metals | Course Notes and Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Behavior of metals in the natural environment | Internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Metal-metal interactions | Other Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Effect of heavy metals on organisms | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 6 | Effect of heavy metals on aquatic organisms | Course Notes and Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Effect of heavy metals on land organisms | Internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Heavy metals in urbanization | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | The effect of environmental pollution on the ecosystem | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Problem solving methods of heavy metals | Other Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Engineering approaches to problem solving of heavy metals | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 13 | Biotechnological approaches to problem solving of heavy metals | Reading a textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Selection of heavy metal polluted areas | Other Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 15 | Pollution solution methods | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 12 | 3 | 36 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 156 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,24 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||