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Course Description Course Name : Bioremediation Course Code : ÇM-538 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : First 1 Year Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : InstructorDr. A.AZRABİLGİN PEHLİVANOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1- Is able to highlight and review critical physical and chemical characteristics of contaminants that affects their biodegradability. 2- Is able to describe the current knowledge regarding microorganisms capable of degrading or transforming contaminants, and the environmental factors necessary for the growth and activity of these bacteria. 3- Is able to discuss current methods for measuring site contamination and monitoring the progress of bioremediation activities at the site. 4- Is able to present methods to enhance in-situ biodegradation, including design. 5- Is able to identify the technical impracticability of some clean-up goals and/or areas where bioremediation is not a viable remedial alternative Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : 1- To highlight and review critical physical and chemical characteristics of contaminants that affects their biodegradability. 2- To describe the current knowledge regarding microorganisms capable of degrading or transforming contaminants, and the environmental factors necessary for the growth and activity of these bacteria. 3- To discuss current methods for measuring site contamination and monitoring the progress of bioremediation activities at the site. 4- To present methods to enhance in-situ biodegradation, including design. 5- To highlight technical impracticability of some clean-up goals and/or areas where bioremediation is not a viable remedial alternative. Course Contents : This course addresses the application of bioremediation as a remedial alternative at contaminated sites. This encompasses knowledge of the physical characteristics of the contaminant compounds and their fate in the environment, and the bacteria which are known to degrade and transform these compounds (and the environmental conditions necessary for the survival, growth, and activity of these bacteria). In addition, the current methods used to enhance or support in-situ biodegradation and monitor remediation efforts are highlighted. At the end of the course, the students should have a basic understanding of the types of contaminants and sites for which bioremediation might offer an effective remediation alternative. 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 definition of bacterial remediation in water and soil ecosystem review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 2 evaluation of bacterial resistence and degradation mechanisms for petroleum hydrocarbon contamination review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 3 evaluation of bacterial resistence and degradation mechanisms for heavy metald and radioactive contamination review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 4 minimum inhibition concentration tests review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 5 comparison of pure vs mixed cultures for bioremediation processes review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 6 Identification of suitable bacterial strains for bioremediation. minimum inhibition tests of mixed and pure cultures towards heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 7 determination of environmental factors during bacterial remediation. the effect of nutrients on bioremediation. review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 8 Mid term exam review of the course material and referenced articles written exam 9 determination of degradation capacities of isolated bacteria form contaminated sites towards various petroleum contaminants review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 10 degradation mechanisms and kinetics of hydrocarbon daughter products review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 11 bioremediation by cometabolism processes review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 12 biremediation by reductive dehalogenation mechanism review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 13 natural attenuation review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 14 bioaugmentation processes review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 15 Examples from our research group, examples of success stories from the world review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 16/17 FINAL review of the course material and referenced articles written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s) Required Course Material(s)  recent scientific papers   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 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. 5 2 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of his computer software. 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 3 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. 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. 5 12 Develops plans of strategy, policy, and implementation issues related to their area and evaluates results obtained within the framework of processes of quality. 2 13 Uses knowledge in their field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 5 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 5 65 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 5 25     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 133 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.32 ECTS Credit: 5