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Course Description Course Name : Fundamental of Environmental Biotechnology Course Code : ÇM-535 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. OLCAYTO KESKİNKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the metabolism and nutrition levels of organisms used in biotechnology, understands how microorganisms can be controlled in the reactors, Has knowledge on providing the solution for problems that occurred in treatment processes of environmental biotechnology, Knows how "steady state" conditions and mass balances can be maintained in reactors used in wastewater treatment, Conceives the simple methods and ways to understand the progress of treatment process. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course is to teach the control of environmental pollution using living organisms, the basic processes and principles of this technology at graduate level in addition to the basic microbiology and environmental microbiology courses. Course Contents : Metabolic classification and diversity, stoichiometry and energetics, Growth stoichiometry, energy reactions, the concept of the conversion rate, microbial kinetics, biomass production and use of the substrate, the internal metabolism, hydrolysis of particulate organic matter, aerobic treatment, water treatment microbiology and functions of microorganisms in activated sludge, anaerobic treatment, anaerobic treatment progresses, anaerobic reactors, composting and digestion processes, suspended growth reactor kinetics and mass balances, microbial pollution control, control of nitrification and denitrification in activated sludge systems, biochemical model of advanced phosphorus removal, The problems related to sulfur components in the environment and environmental biotechnology. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Deparment of Environmental Engineering Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Metabolic classification and diversity, stoichiometry and energetics, Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 2 Growth stoichiometry, energy reactions, the concept of the conversion rate, microbial kinetics, Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 3 biomass production and use of the substrate, the internal metabolism, Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 4 hydrolysis of particulate organic matter, aerobic treatment, water treatment microbiology Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 5 Activated sludge organisms and functions of microorganisms in activated sludge, Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 6 anaerobic treatment, anaerobic treatment progresses, Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 7 anaerobic reactors, Examination Review of the lecture notes Tests and classical questions 8 composting and digestion processes, Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 9 suspended growth reactor kinetics and mass balances, Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 10 Growth kinetics Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 11 microbial pollution control, Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 12 control of nitrification and denitrification in activated sludge systems, Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 13 biochemical model of advanced phosphorus removal, Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 14 The problems related to sulfur components in the environment and environmental biotechnology. Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes Lectures and solution of the sample questions 15 Final examination Review of the lecture notes Tests and classical questions   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications,Bruce Rittmann, Perry McCarty. 2004 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 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 Has the command of a foreign language at a level to translate and understand an article written in. 1 2 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of his computer software. 2 3 Improves and provides required information on the basis of the basic competencies gained at the undergraduate level in the field of Environmental Engineering. 5 4 Understands the interdisciplinary interactions related to their field. 5 5 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at his specialized level in his field. 4 6 Combines and comments on the knowledge in their area with various scientific discipline and ability to produce new knowledge, to be able to solve the problems demanding expertise using scientific methods. 5 7 Describes the problem independently in their field, evaluates solving methods, comments on the results and applies of the results when necessary. 4 8 Develops new strategic methods in order to solve unexpected complex problems encountered related to their field and takes initiatives to formulate a solution. 5 9 Analyses the knowledge in his field in a critical way and and directs his learning and performs advanced level research independetly 4 10 Examines, develops social relationships and the norms which diverts these social relationships with a critical view of and acts to change them if necessary. 2 11 Transfers current developments in the field of his studies, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, systematically to the area outside of the field, written, orally and visually. 3 12 Develops plans of strategy, policy, and implementation issues related to their area and evaluates results obtained within the framework of processes of quality. 4 13 Uses knowledge in their field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 4 14 Teaches each and supervises scientific and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation related to their field. 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) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 4 52 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 3 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 125 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5 ECTS Credit: 5