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Course Description Course Name : Environmental Bioprocesses Course Code : BT-523 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BELGİN BAYAT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the basic information about the environmental biochemistry. Knows the basic information about the environmental and wastewater microbiology. Knows the basic information about biokinetic and bioreactors used in Environmental Engineering. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The objective of this course is to understand the theories and practical aspects of the environmental biochemistry, microbiology, biokinetic and bioreactors in Environmental Engineering. Course Contents : Information about biological unit processes and bioreactors used in Environmental Engineering. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Environmental Biochemistry Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 2 Environmental Biochemistry Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 3 Environmental Microbiology Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 4 Environmental Microbiology Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 5 Wastewater Microbiology Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 6 Wastewater Microbiology Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 7 Biokinetic Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 8 Biokinetic Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 9 Mid Exam Reading , Homework and web based training Presentation 10 Bioreactors Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 11 Bioreactors Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 12 Biological Unit Processes Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 13 Biological Unit Processes Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 14 Examples of Biological Unit Processes Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 15 Examples of Biological Unit Processes Reading , Homework and web based training Lecture, Slide projection and Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Reading , Homework and web based training Writing Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  İleri R., 2000. Environmental Biotechnology, Değişim Publications, ADAPAZARI.  Muslu Y., 2000. Unit Processes with Solutions of Problems, İ.T.Ü. Faculty of Civil Engineering Publications, İSTANBUL.  Metcallf and Eddy (Eds.) 1991( 3rd. edt.). Wastewater Engineering- Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, McGraw-Hill Publications,SINGAPORE. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Evaluates and directs his level of learning in the field of knowledge and skills with his expert level critically. 5 2 Transfers current developments in the field of his work, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, systematically to the area outside of the field, written, orally and visually. 5 3 Follows national and international publications and attends social interactions and scientific studies in international level, communicates in at least in one foreign language in order to share studies on international base. 4 4 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of their computer software. 4 5 Uses the knowledge in his field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 5 6 Improves common knowledge accumulation concerning the Biotechnology in the frame of basic theory and practices. 5 7 Is aware of scientific, ethical and social values and handles research process with this frame. 5 8 Handles theories, hypothesis, opinions in the field of Biotechnology with an objective sceptic, logical, analytical manner and evaluates them in critical point of view. 5 9 Gains comprehensive information about natural and applied sciences and its limits with modern techniques and methods applied. 5 10 Improves and increases the knowledge to an expert level in the field of biotechnology 5 11 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction associated with biotechnology. 5 12 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertrise in biology and generate new information 5 13 Analizes the problems encountered in the field of research methods. 5 14 Carries out a study requiring expertise in the field independently. 5 15 Developes new strategic approaches and takes resposibility for analitical solutions for unpredictable complicated problems encountered in applications related to biotechnology. 5 16 Demonstrates leadership in the required environment to solve problems associated with biotechnology. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 30 60     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6