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Course Description Course Name : Conversion of cellulosic biomass to value-added products II Course Code : KM-646 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ARİF HASANOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn the chemical composition of the lignocellulosic material and the renewable energy sources Define biofuels derived from lignocellulosic materials. Know how to obtain biofuels at high level Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the processes about gas and liquid fuel production from lignocellulosic biomass materials. Course Contents : Biomass and conversion processes of biomass Language of Instruction : English Work Place : D4   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 Lecturing and discussion 2 Types of cellulosic biomass Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 3 Composition of cellulosic biomass Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 4 Hydrolysis of biomass materials-1 Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 5 Hydrolysis of biomass materials-2 Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 6 Analysis of biomass hydrolysates Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 7 Types of biofules from lignocelulosic biomass Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 8 Mid-term Exam Review for the exam Mid-term Exam 9 Methods for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to fuels-1: Thermochemical processes Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 10 Methods for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to fuels-2: Biochemical processes Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 11 Modification of the conversion prosess for production of biofuel from biomass-1 Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 12 Modification of the conversion prosess for production of biofuel from biomass-2 Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 13 Literature searching and studying on latest articles on biofuel production-1 Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 14 Literature searching and studying on latest articles on biofuel production-2 Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 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)  Biomass to Renewable Energy Processes. Jay Cheng, 2009.  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 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 30 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. 5 4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 2 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. 4 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. 3 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 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 4 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 129 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.16 ECTS Credit: 5