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Course Description Course Name : Plants Pulp Industry Course Code : TB-707 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NURİ SEZER SİNAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has detailed information about the cellulose industry Knows how to benefit from the methods used in cellulose industry. Knows the agricultural properties of plants used in cellulose industry. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The importance of cellulose industry, main raw materials; the description of these plants, agricultural features, also the processing of these plants are examined and discussed Course Contents : The importance of cellulose industry; main raw materials, cellulose from plants used in the industry, the definition of these plants, agricultural features, also the processing of these plants. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is cellulose? How does it work Pre reading Lecture and discussion 2 How to obtain cellulose Pre reading Lecture and discussion 3 Cellulose-containing plants Pre reading Lecture and discussion 4 Cellulose-containing plants Pre reading Lecture and discussion 5 Cellulose-containing plants growing technique Pre reading Lecture and discussion 6 Cellulose-containing plants growing technique Pre reading Lecture and discussion 7 Cellulose-containing plants growing technique Pre reading Lecture and discussion 8 Mid term exam Exam preparation Written examination 9 Alternatives can be used for the production of cellulose and will be given homework on this topic Pre reading Lecture and discussion 10 Alternatives can be used for the production of cellulose Pre reading Lecture and discussion 11 Needs to be done for the development of cellulose-producing plants Pre reading Lecture and discussion 12 Needs to be done for the development of cellulose-producing plants Pre reading Lecture and discussion 13 Needs to be done for the development of cellulose-producing plants Pre reading Lecture and discussion 14 Needs to be done for the development of cellulose-producing plants Pre reading Lecture and discussion 15 Mid term exam Exam preparation Written examination 16/17 Final exam Exam preparation Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Mikrobiyel Selüloz Üretimi ve Gıda Sanayiinde Kullanımı. Türkiye 9. Gıda Kongresi; 24-26 Mayıs 2006, Bolu  http://www.taris.com.tr/pamukweb/t_pamuk_hak.asp  http://www.tapdk.gov.tr/pitoc_seluloz_lifi.asp Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 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 Graduates become a specialist on the field crops area by improving their skills. 4 2 They comprehend interdisciplinary interaction in his specialization area. 4 3 They can follow the latest developments in field crops area and get access to the knowledge source, gather this knowledge, reach new knowledge and synthesize by evaluating available studies and follow the innovations in his field. 3 4 They can synthesize and interpret interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical skills at a specialist level in field crops area. 3 5 They find solutions for problems related to field crops by using research methods and establish cause effect relationships. 4 6 They incorporate their knowledge on his special area by combining their knowledge with those from the other scientific areas and produce new knowledge and also solve the problems by using scientific research methods. 3 7 They determine a problem independently in field crops subject, provide solutions, evaluate the results and implement whenever required. 4 8 They are qualified to solve a problem in their field. 0 9 They are equipped with analytical and critical thinking ability to direct their learning and to conduct advanced studies in their fields independently. 3 10 They transfer current developments and their own studies in the field crops area systematically to the his working group and to different groups from other study fields orally or visually by supporting them with qualitative and quantitive data. 3 11 They study and improve the social relationships and standards leading these relationship by a critical point of view and take action when needed. 0 12 They develop policy, strategy and experimental plans related to field crops area and evaluate obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 2 13 They are sensitive about scientific and ethical values during the collection, interpretion and announcement of data related to their subject.They are also capable of teaching and checking these values. 3 14 They are able to understand and translate an article written in a foreign language. 0 * 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 139 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56 ECTS Credit: 6