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  Course Description
Course Name : Industrial Biotechnology

Course Code : BY-754

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BURHAN ARIKAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the relationship between biotechnology and industry

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The new biotechnological application in industry

Course Contents : History of industrial biotechnology, Industrial system biology, Fermentation Technology, Directed evolution of industrial biocatalysts, Industrial production of enzymes, Nanobiotechnology, Downstream processing in industrial biotechnology, Industrial biotechnology in the chemical pharmaceutical industries, Industrial biotechnology in the food and feed sector, Industrial biotechnology in the paper and pulp sector, Biofuels.

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 History of industrial biotechnology Literature review Oral presentation
2 Industrial system biology Literature review Oral presentation
3 Fermentation Technology Literature review Oral presentation
4 Directed evolution of industrial biocatalysts, Literature review Oral presentation
5 Industrial production of enzymes Literature review Oral presentation
6 Nanobiotechnology Literature review Oral presentation
7 Exam
8 Industrial biotechnology in the chemical pharmaceutical industries Literature review Oral presentation
9 Industrial biotechnology in the food sector Literature review Oral presentation
10 Industrial biotechnology in the feed sector Literature review Oral presentation
11 Industrial biotechnology in the paper and pulp Literature review Oral presentation
12 Industrial biotechnology in the fuels Literature review Oral presentation
13 Industrial biotechnology in textile Literature review Oral presentation
14 Industrial biotechnology in the detergent Literature review Oral presentation
15 Industrial biotechnology in the biodisel Literature review Oral presentation
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
  Soetaert, W., and Vandamme, E.J. (2010). Industrial Biotechnology, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH&Co. KGaA
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 8 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 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 5
2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 5
3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 5
4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 4
5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 5
6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 5
7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 4
8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 4
9 Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data 4
10 Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels 4
11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 4
12 In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate 3
13 Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality 4
14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 5
15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 5
16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 0
17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 5 40
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 145
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.8
ECTS Credit: 6