GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
BIOCHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING/KM 484
Course Title: BIOCHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Semester 8 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof. Dr. Nurdan SARAÇOĞLU, Prof. Dr. Mübeccel ERGUN, Assoc.Prof. Eyse TOSUN
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://w3.gazi.edu.tr/~nsarac/,http://w3.gazi.edu.tr/~mubeccel/
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  nsarac@gazi.edu.tr,mubeccel@gazi.edu.tr, ayset@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Gaining a general knowledge about bioprocesses








 -- 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
2. Week  Cell structure, cell components, carbohydrates, lipids, fats, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, DNA, RNA
3. Week  Cell structure, cell components, carbohydrates, lipids, fats, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, DNA, RNA
4. Week  Enzyme kinetics models,evaluation of Micheal-Menten parameters, inhibition of enzyme
5. Week  Enzyme kinetics models,evaluation of Micheal-Menten parameters, inhibition of enzyme
6. Week  Immobilized enzyme technology and kinetics
7. Week  First Mid-term
8. Week   Cell cultures and preperation of culture media
9. Week   Growth kinetics
10. Week   Batch and Ideal Continous ferment
11. Week  Batch and Ideal Continous fermenters
12. Week  Multiple fermenters and cell recycling
13. Week  Second Mid-term
14. Week  Mass transfer effects in bioprocess systems
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  • J.M.Lee"Biochemical Engineering ",Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1992 • M.L. Shuler, F.Kargı ‘’ Bioprocess Engineering , Basic Concepts 2ed’’Prentice Hall 2002 • J.E.Bailey, F.Ollis "Biochemical Engineering Fundementals"McGraw Hill,1986 • A.H. Schragg ,"Biotechnology for Engineers",John Wiley and Sons 19882. Bailey, J.E., Ollis, D.F., Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals , 2nd ed. McGraw Hill, 1986. 3. Türker, M., Biyoreaksiyon Mühendisliği, Su yayınları, 2005
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
   Lecture, Question & Answer
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  There is no work placement for this course.
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
2
35
 Assignment
2
10
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
1
15
 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
4
1
4
 Searching in Internet and Library
1
3
3
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
1
2
2
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
1
2
2
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
2
6
12
 Final and Studying for Final
1
7
7
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
75
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3
 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.
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams.X
7Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
8Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.X
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.X
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.