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  Course Description
Course Name : Fermentation Biochemistry

Course Code : GM-546

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÜMİT ÜNAL
Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÜMİT ÜNAL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns microbial growth kinetics and microbial culturing methods
Learns isolation and improvement of industrially important microorganisms
Learns design of a fermentor

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach biochemical basis of ethanolic fermentation .

Course Contents : Energy metabolism in living cells, enzymes, introduction to fermentation processes, ethanolic fermantation, gliseropyruvic fermentation, malolaktic fermenation, factors affecting fermentation

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms of Food Engineering Department


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Energy metabolism in living cells Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
2 Energy metabolism in living cells Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
3 Energy metabolism in living cells Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
4 Enzymes Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
5 Enzymes Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
6 Enzymes Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
7 Introduction to fermentation processes Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
8 Introduction to fermentation processes Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
9 Ethanolic fermentation Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
10 Ethanolic fermentation Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
11 Glyseropyruvic fermentation Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
12 Midterm exam
13 Malolactic fermentation Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
14 Factors affecting fermentation Reading hand-outs and related chapters in the reading list Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
15 Presentation of assignments
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  McNeil, B. ve Harvey, L. M. (1990) Fermentation, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
 Doran, P. M. (1995) Bioprocess Engineering Principles. Academic Pres, San Diego, USA
 Stanbury, P. F. and Whitaker, A. (1989) Principles of Fermentation Technology. Pergamon Pres, Oxford
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
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 Transfer current developments in the field of food engineering in written, oral and visual presentations with the support of the qualitative and quantitative data to the groups in their fields as well as in other disciplines. 4
2 Examine and improve the social relationships and the norms; act to change them if necessary 4
3 Have the ability to use one foreign language to communicate both in oral and written form at the level of B2 of the European Language Portfolio 2
4 Use advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of computer software knowledge 2
5 Improve their knowledge related with food engineering fields based on undergraduate qualifications to the level of the expertise 4
6 Comprehend the interdisciplinary relationships relevant to the field of expertise in food engineering 4
7 Interpret and produce new knowledge with synthesizing interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical knowledge at the expertise level in food engineering 4
8 Resolve food-related problems by using research methods and setting up cause-and-effect relationship 4
9 Carry out work reqiring expertise in the food engineering field independently 4
10 Develop new approaches to unforeseen complex problems emerged in the field and take responsibility to produce solutions. 4
11 Have the ability to lead in situations requiring solutions to the problems in the field of food engineering 3
12 Evaluate the skills and knowledge acquired at the level of expertise in the field of food engineering with a critical approach and direct his/her learning 4
13 Inspect and teach the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement related with food engineering field considering social, scientific, cultural and ethical values 3
14 Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans related with food engineering and evaluate the obtained results considering the framework of quality assurance processes 4
15 Have the ability to use his/her knowledge of solving problems and practical skills obtained in the field of food engineering at the interdisciplinary studies 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) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 20 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20
    Final Exam 1 14 14
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6