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Course Description Course Name : Principles of Anaerobic Treatment Course Code : CEV434 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MESUT BAŞIBÜYÜK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Teaches basic principles of anaerobic biotechnology Some basic information about anaerobic reactors Some industrial applications of anaerobic biotechnology To form basis for the application of anaerobic treatment to ındustrial wastewater Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the basic principles of anaerobic treatment. Course Contents : Basic principles of anaerobic treatment. Comparisons of anaerobic and aerobic treatments. Biochemistry and microbiology of anaerobic treatment. Fermentations of some major organics. Anaerobic treatment systems. Start-up and operating procedures. Optimum environmental conditions. Treatability protocols. Kinetics of anaerobic treatment. Applications of anaerobic treatment to some selected industries Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Environmental Engineering Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 BAsic Principles of Anaerobic Treatment Related topic Classroom Lecture 2 Comparison of Anaerobic and aerobic Treatment Related topic Classroom Lecture 3 Biochemistry and microbiology of anaerobic treatment Related topic Classroom Lecture 4 . Fermentations of some major organics. Related topic Classroom Lecture 5 Anaerobic treatment systems. Related topic Classroom Lecture 6 Start-up and operating procedures. Related topic Classroom Lecture 7 Optimum environmental conditions. Related topic Classroom Lecture 8 Midterm Exam 9 Treatability protocols. Related topic Classroom Lecture 10 Some critical issues for the anaerobic treatment Related topic Classroom Lecture 11 Kinetics of anaerobic treatment. Related topic Classroom Lecture 12 Treatment of refractory organics Related topic Classroom Lecture 13 Toxcity Related topic Classroom Lecture 14 Applications of anaerobic treatment to some selected industries Related topic Field Study 15 Applications of anaerobic treatment to some selected industries Related topic Field Study 16/17 Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1. Lecture Notes  2. Öztürk İ. Anaerobik Biyoteknoloji ve Atık Arıtmındaki Uygulamaları Su Vakfı Yayınları İstanbul 1999. Required Course Material(s)  R. E. Speece Anaerobic Biotechnology, Haziran 1996 Archae Press.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20 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 Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 4 2 Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 4 3 Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 3 4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 3 5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 3 6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 1 7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 1 8 Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources 1 9 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 1 10 Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use 1 11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 1 12 Professional and ethical responsibility 1 13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 2 14 Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues 3 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).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 3 39 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 93 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.72 ECTS Credit: 4