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Course Description Course Name : Fermentation Biochemistry Course Code : GM-546 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÜMİT ÜNAL Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÜMİT ÜNAL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns microbial growth kinetics and microbial culturing methods Learns isolation and improvement of industrially important microorganisms Learns design of a fermentor Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach biochemical basis of ethanolic fermentation . Course Contents : Energy metabolism in living cells, enzymes, introduction to fermentation processes, ethanolic fermantation, gliseropyruvic fermentation, malolaktic fermenation, factors affecting fermentation Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms of Food Engineering Department   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Energy metabolism in living cells Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 2 Energy metabolism in living cells Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 3 Energy metabolism in living cells Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 4 Enzymes Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 5 Enzymes Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 6 Enzymes Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 7 Introduction to fermentation processes Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 8 Introduction to fermentation processes Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 9 Ethanolic fermentation Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 10 Ethanolic fermentation Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 11 Glyseropyruvic fermentation Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 12 Midterm exam 13 Malolactic fermentation Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 14 Factors affecting fermentation Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations 15 Presentation of assignments 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  McNeil, B. ve Harvey, L. M. (1990) Fermentation, Oxford University Press, Oxford.  Doran, P. M. (1995) Bioprocess Engineering Principles. Academic Pres, San Diego, USA  Stanbury, P. F. and Whitaker, A. (1989) Principles of Fermentation Technology. Pergamon Pres, Oxford 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 1 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 Transfer current developments in the field of food engineering in written, oral and visual presentations with the support of the qualitative and quantitative data to the groups in their fields as well as in other disciplines. 4 2 Examine and improve the social relationships and the norms; act to change them if necessary 4 3 Have the ability to use one foreign language to communicate both in oral and written form at the level of B2 of the European Language Portfolio 2 4 Use advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of computer software knowledge 2 5 Improve their knowledge related with food engineering fields based on undergraduate qualifications to the level of the expertise 4 6 Comprehend the interdisciplinary relationships relevant to the field of expertise in food engineering 4 7 Interpret and produce new knowledge with synthesizing interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical knowledge at the expertise level in food engineering 4 8 Resolve food-related problems by using research methods and setting up cause-and-effect relationship 4 9 Carry out work reqiring expertise in the food engineering field independently 4 10 Develop new approaches to unforeseen complex problems emerged in the field and take responsibility to produce solutions. 4 11 Have the ability to lead in situations requiring solutions to the problems in the field of food engineering 3 12 Evaluate the skills and knowledge acquired at the level of expertise in the field of food engineering with a critical approach and direct his/her learning 4 13 Inspect and teach the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement related with food engineering field considering social, scientific, cultural and ethical values 3 14 Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans related with food engineering and evaluate the obtained results considering the framework of quality assurance processes 4 15 Have the ability to use his/her knowledge of solving problems and practical skills obtained in the field of food engineering at the interdisciplinary studies 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 20 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 14 14 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6