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  Course Description
Course Name : Membrane Processes in Environmental Engineering

Course Code : ÇM-536

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. ÇAĞATAYHAN BEKİRERSU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands membranes
Comprehends membrane filtration mechanism and characteristics
Learns membrane preparation techniques and their conditioning
Understands membrane modules
Understands mass transfer, concentration polarisation, fouling phenomenon, module design and economy in membrane applications
Knows membrane design and its operation through case studies

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide a detailed understanding of membrane filtration processes and their application in the field of Environmental Engineering

Course Contents : Introduction of latest developments in membrane science-technology and their applications; Membrane modules and filtration theory; Case studies from a wide range of membrane application; Operation of membrane processes are covered within the scope of the course.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Membrane introduction, types, filtration mechanism and characteristics None. lecture,discussion
2 Preparation of membranes and their conditioning None. lecture,discussion
3 Membrane modules and processes None. lecture,discussion
4 Mass transfer through membranes and concentration polarisation None. lecture,discussion
5 Module design and characteristics None. lecture,discussion
6 Fouling phenomenon in membranes None. lecture,discussion
7 Pretreatment requirements in membrane applications None. lecture,discussion
8 Drinking and process water production from seawater None. lecture,discussion
9 Mid-term exam Mid-term exam written exam
10 Membrane applications in water treatment None. lecture,discussion
11 Membrane applications in wastewater treatment None. lecture,discussion
12 Economical and operational aspects of membrane applications None. lecture,discussion
13 Case studies for land-scale membrane applications for drinking/process water None. lecture,discussion
14 Case studies for land-scale membrane applications for municipal wastewater None. lecture,discussion
15 Case studies for land-scale membrane applications for industrial wastewater None. lecture,discussion
16/17 FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM written EXAM


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecturer´s notes and books
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 10 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 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. 2
5 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at his specialized level in his field. 5
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. 3
7 Describes the problem independently in their field, evaluates solving methods, comments on the results and applies of the results when necessary. 5
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 5
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. 1
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. 4
12 Develops plans of strategy, policy, and implementation issues related to their area and evaluates results obtained within the framework of processes of quality. 1
13 Uses knowledge in their field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 1
14 Teaches each and supervises scientific and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation related to their field. 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 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