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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Microbiology of Activated Sludge |
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| Course Code |
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CEV429 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. OLCAYTO KESKİNKAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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They can make the classification of the active sludge microorganisms, knows the differences between organisms and their common properties,
They can evaluate the importance of these microorganisms in Environmental Engineering
They know the metabolic classification of activated sludge microorganisms, they know which metabolic levels of microorganisms what might work,
They consider the existence of the activated sludge organisms in activated sludge systems, and they can interpret the process conditions,
They know what should be done in the case of dominance of various specimens of activated sludge or various groups of microorganisms.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to teach the biology, functions, characteristics of microorganisms which involve in activated sludge systems and to teach the concerns in the treatment plants based on microorganims, to teach the usage of microorganisms in solving the system problems and interpretation of their indicator functions. |
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| Course Contents |
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Evaluation of activated sludge as an ecosystem under artificial conditions, understanding of the activated sludge process, the review of the microscopic principles, microscopic examination of the sludge, flocculation, sludge bulking, Zooglea sludge, filamentous sludge, filamentous organisms, identification of filamentous organisms, morphology of flocs, Protozoa , Ciliata and the importance of interpretation and importance of Flagellata, interpretation and significance of Rhizopoda, interpretation and significance of Actinopoda, interpretation of existence of Nematoda, Rotifera, and the importance of interpretation. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms of the Department of the Environmental Engineering |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction: Evaluation of activated sludge as an ecosystem under artificial conditions, |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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2 |
understanding of the activated sludge process, |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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3 |
the review of the microscopic principles, |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes of the "Environmental microbiology" course |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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4 |
microscopic examination of the sludge, |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes of the "Environmental microbiology" course |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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5 |
flocculation, |
Students should review to relevant sections of the internet and library sources and they should take notes about the course |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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6 |
sludge bulking, Zooglea sludge, filamentous sludge, filamentous organisms, |
Students should review to relevant sections of the internet and library sources and they should take notes about the course |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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7 |
identification of filamentous organisms, |
Students should review to relevant sections of the internet and library sources and they should take notes about the course |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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8 |
Examination |
Review of the notes |
Tests and classical questions |
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9 |
morphology of flocs, |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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10 |
Protozoa , Ciliata and the importance of ciliata in activated sludge, interpretation of the existence of the ciliata in activated sludge |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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Protozoa , flagellata and the importance of flagellata in activated sludge, interpretation of the existence of the flagellata in activated sludge |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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Protozoa , Rhizopoda and the importance of Rhizopoda in activated sludge, interpretation of the existence of the Rhizopoda in activated sludge |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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13 |
Protozoa , Actinopoda and the importance of Actinopoda in activated sludge, interpretation of the existence of the Actinopoda in activated sludge |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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14 |
Nematoda , Rotifera and the importance of them in activated sludge, interpretation of the existence of them in activated sludge |
Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes |
lectures, classroom projector, internet and library databases |
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Final examination |
Review of the lecture notes |
Tests and classical questions |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 D.H. Eikelboom and H.J.J. Van Buijsen (1983) Microscobic sludge investigation manual.Second edition, TNO Research İnstitute for Environmental Hygiene, Delft. The Nederlands.
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Aktif Camur mikroorganizmalari ile ilgili basilmis guncel makaleler
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
90 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
10 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences |
5 |
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2 |
Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences |
3 |
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3 |
Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems |
4 |
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Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. |
4 |
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5 |
Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications |
1 |
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6 |
Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results |
3 |
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7 |
Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively |
3 |
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8 |
Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources |
2 |
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9 |
Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal |
3 |
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10 |
Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use |
1 |
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11 |
Effective use of Information and communication technologies |
1 |
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12 |
Professional and ethical responsibility |
4 |
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13 |
Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications |
3 |
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14 |
Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues |
2 |
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15 |
Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. |
1 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
13 |
3 |
39 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
13 |
3 |
39 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 83 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.32 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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