GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
BIOTECHNOLOGY/KM 472
Course Title: BIOTECHNOLOGY
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Semester 8 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc.Prof. Ayşe TOSUN
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/search/index/q/AY%C5%9EE+TOSUN
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  ayset@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Determination of the integration between the biotechnology and bioengineeringthe potential use of in related engineering areas.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction to industrial and environmental biotechnology.
2. Week  Biotechnology and biosafety.
3. Week  Biotechnological cultures (bacteria, fungi, algae.)Morphology and chemical composition.
4. Week  Microbial metabolism, biomass and genetic programs
5. Week  Industrial biotechnology and bioreactors.
6. Week  Primary metabolic compound production (enzyme).
7. Week  Secondary metabolic compound production (antibiotics and others).
8. Week  First exam.
9. Week  Biopolimer productionby biotechnological methods
10. Week  Biopolimer productionby biotechnological methods
11. Week  Production and uses of ethanol as a source of energy
12. Week  Production and uses of ethanol as a source of energy
13. Week  Bioremidation of toxic and heavy metals from waste
14. Week  Bioremidation of toxic and heavy metals from waste
15. Week  Second exam
16. Week  Project presentations.
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  •Microbial Biotechnology, A. N. , Glazer, H. Nikaido, 1994. Freem New York USA. •Environmental Biotechnology, A. Scragg, 1999. Copyright License Agency Ltd. London
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
2
40
 Assignment
3
10
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
1
10
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
60
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
15
3
45
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
0
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
7
2
14
 Presentation
3
3
9
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
2
2
4
 Final and Studying for Final
2
2
4
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
76
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.04
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.X
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)X
4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.X
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.X
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams.X
7Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.X
8Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
9Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.X
10Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.X
11Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.
12Information about awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.X
13Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety.X
14Knowledge about awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.