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Course Description Course Name : Conversion of cellulosic biomass to value-added products I Course Code : KM-649 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ARİF HASANOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the lignocellulosic materials and their chemical structures. Know the solubilization techniques of cellulosic materials. Have information on value-added products obtained from lignocellulosic materials. 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 the teach the recognition of lignocellulosic biomass materials and conversion of these materials in high value-added products. Course Contents : Biomass and biomass-derived compounds, conversion processes of biomass Language of Instruction : English Work Place : D3   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Biomass materials Reading the related sources Presentation 2 Types of cellulosic biomass Reading the related sources Presentation 3 Composition of cellulosic biomass Reading the related sources Presentation 4 Hydrolysis of biomass materials-1 Reading the related sources Presentation 5 Hydrolysis of biomass materials-2 Reading the related sources Presentation 6 Analysis of biomass hydrolysates Reading the related sources Presentation 7 Types of value-added products from lignocelulosic biomass Reading the related sources Presentation 8 Midterm Exam Review for te exam Midterm Exam 9 Methods for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to value-added products-1 Reading the related sources Presentation 10 Methods for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to value-added products-2 Reading the related sources Presentation 11 Methods for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to value-added products-3 Reading the related sources Presentation 12 Literature searching and studying on latest articles on biomass conversion Reading the related sources Presentation 13 How can be modified the conversion method for utilization of lignocellulosic materials? Reading the related sources Presentation 14 Analysis of products Reading the related sources Presentation 15 Homework Reading the related sources and searching the internet Homework 16/17 Final Exam Review for the exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Introduction to Chemicals from Biomass (Wiley Series in Renewable Resource), James H. Clark, Fabien Deswarte (Editors), 2008.  Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to Liquid Fuels and Chemicals (RSC Energy and Environment Series), Mark Crocker, Laurie Peter, Ferdi Schuth, Tim S. Zhao, 2010. 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 3 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 Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. 4 2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 3 3 Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. 4 4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 0 5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 5 6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 2 7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 2 8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 5 9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 3 10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 4 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. 1 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 1 3     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 77 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.08 ECTS Credit: 3