GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
MICRO-ALGAE BIOTECHNOLOGY/BTM-305
Course Title: MICRO-ALGAE BIOTECHNOLOGY
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Course Semester 5 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understand the structure and function relations of microalgae. Comprehend and synthesize the historical development of micro-algae biotechnology, fol
Transfer the topics related to micro-algae biotechnology using written, oral and presentation techniques and provide effective communication.
Applies biolotechnological thinking to individual, social, economic, technological and environmental issues.
With the knowledge and achievements about the subject, individuals who are sensitive to universal and social values, researching and productive, have
Evaluate the biotechnological use, benefits and risks of micro-algae products and learn about legal and ethical issues.
Lab on the subject. work planning, lab. gain the ability to transfer techniques and analysis methods to food, environment and agriculture.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Collection, storage and storage of micro-algal cultures
2. Week   Microalgae culture types, development parameters and application
3. Week  Biotechnological important micro-algae and microscopic applied studies
4. Week  Micro-algae culture methods: Batch, continuous, semi-continuous and commercial-scale cultures
5. Week  Micro-algal pigments and their applications. (Quiz)
6. Week  Microalgae toxins and application
7. Week  Uses of microalgae as an additive in foods and foods
8. Week  Use of microalgae as an additive in food and food (Midterm exam)
9. Week   Polymeric materials obtained from microalgae and their biotechnological applications
10. Week  Use of microalgae as a green energy source
11. Week  Production of biodiesel from microalgae (Student presentations)
12. Week  Biotechnological uses and applications of micro-algae in therapeutic applications (Student presentations)
13. Week  Use of micro-algae in agriculture. (Quiz)
14. Week  Consumption of micro-algae products by humans and animals. (Student presentations)
15. Week  Final
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
20
 Assignment
1
10
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
2
10
 Percent of In-term Studies  
40
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
2
28
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
10
1
10
 Searching in Internet and Library
5
2
10
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
2
1
2
 Preparing a Presentation
1
1
1
 Presentation
1
1
1
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
6
1
6
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
14
1
14
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
72
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
2.88
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Understands the structure and function relationships of living things.X
2Transfer of genetic information between species and populations will understand.X
3The structure and function of ecosystems understands the relationship between matter and energy.X
4Live diversity, understand the origin and evolutionary development and comments.X
5Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity executes the necessary work.X
6Understand the historical development of the science of biology synthesizes.X
7Acquired knowledge and skills in biology education, technology, industry, agriculture, forestry, health and environmental uses to solve problems.X
8Biological idea of ​​individual, social, economic, technological and environmental issues apply.X
9Universal values ​​of social justice and the environment will have.X
10Biological studies and other related sciences and foreign languages ​​are aware of the importance.X
11Inside and outside the field of multidisciplinary studies of duties and responsibilities.X
12Reveals problems related to biology, is unable to solve the hypothesis, results of analyzes, reviews and develops models.X
13Follows of the latest information on the biology and comments.X
14Biology related topics written, oral and presentation techniques can be transferred using.X
15Provide effective communication in biology.X
16Sensitive to global issues with the knowledge and achievements of the country that represents the interests, researching and be productive individuals.X
17Biology laboratory techniques and devices used in application areas such uses.X
18Developing technologies based on biological data is transferred to a computer and analyzed using the appropriate program.X
19Work safety and health issues will have sufficient awareness.X
20Ethical values​​, which individuals would have a relationship of trust between stakeholdersX
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof. Dr. Belma Aslım , Prof. Dr. Zehranur Yüksekdağ )
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/baslim , http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/zehranur)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (baslim@gazi.edu.tr , zehranur@gazi.edu.tr)