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  Course Description
Course Name : Enzyme Biotechnology

Course Code : KM-516

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SEYHAN TÜKEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn enzyme chemistry, enzyme purification, principal of enzyme kinetics and applications of enzymatic technologies

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach enzyme chemistry, principal of enzyme kinetics and enzymatic technologies.

Course Contents : Introduction to enzyme biotechnology, Enzyme kinetic, Extraction and purification of enzymes, Practical applications for a large-scale of enzyme purification, Enzyme production, enzyme producers, and legal aspects of the use of the enzyme, Principle of industrial enzymology, Principle of enzyme immobilization, Enzyme immobilization methods, Fundamental principles of soluble and immobilized enzyme usage in industrial processes, Enzymes in clinical analysis, The use of enzymes in food, detergent, textile, paper, drug industries, Enzymes in organic synthesis, Future uses of enzymes.

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 Introduction to enzyme biotechnology Reading the related references Lecture
2 Enzyme kinetic Reading the related references Lecture
3 Extraction and purification of enzymes Reading the related references Lecture
4 Practical applications for a large-scale of enzyme purification Reading the related references Lecture
5 Enzyme production, enzyme producers, and legal aspects of the use of the enzyme Reading the related references Lecture
6 Principle of industrial enzymology Reading the related references Lecture
7 Principle of enzyme immobilization Reading the related references Lecture
8 Midterm exam Review the related references Written Exam
9 Enzyme immobilization methods Reading the related references Lecture
10 Fundamental principles of soluble and immobilized enzyme usage in industrial processes Reading the related references Lecture
11 Enzymes in clinical analysis Reading the related references Lecture
12 The use of enzymes in food, detergent, textile, paper, drug industries Reading the related references Lecture
13 Enzymes in organic synthesis Reading the related references Lecture
14 Future uses of enzymes Reading the related references Lecture
15 Project Reading the related references Lecture
16/17 Final Exam Review the related references Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Wiseman, A., Handbook of Enzyme Biotecnology, 1986.
 Walsh, G., Proteins-Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2002.
 Telefoncu, A., Biotechnology,1995.
 Nelson, D.L., Cox, M.M., Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 2005.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
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 Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. 5
2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 5
3 Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. 2
4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 3
5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 5
6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 5
7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 3
8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 4
9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 4
10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 5
11 Present the findings of the research study in an efficient way both in oral and written form; have a scientific approach to environmental issues. 4
12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 4
13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 4
* 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 126
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.04
ECTS Credit: 5