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Course Name : Industrial Microbiology

Course Code : BL 413

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand the importance of industrial microbiology

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : BL 413 Industrial Microbiology

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Teaching the applications of microorganism in industrial area.

Course Contents : Introduction to industrial microbiology, Industrial microbiology and their application areas, Isolation and characterization of suitable microorganisms from environment, Microbial metabolism and growth kinetics, Up stream and down stream fermentation, Fermenters, Production of antibiotics, Single cell protein production, Organic acids production, Organic solvents production, Production of fermented and distilled beverages, growth factors, amina acids and vitamin. Transformation of steroids.

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 Industrial microbiology and application areas Study in literature Oral presentation
2 Isolation of ındustrial organism from natüre environment, identification and culture Study in literatüre Oral presentation
3 Microbial metabolisms and growth kinetics Study in literature Oral presentation
4 Up stream process Study in literature Oral presentation
5 Down stream process Study in literature Oral presentation
6 Fermentor types Study in literature Oral presentation
7 Exam
8 Single cell proteins Study in literature Oral presentation
9 Production of organic acides Study in literature Oral presentation
10 Production of organic solvents Study in literature Oral presentation
11 Production of fermented beverage Study in literature Oral presentation
12 Production of aminoacids and vitamins from microorganisms Study in literature Oral presentation
13 Production of feeds and foods Study in literature Oral presentation
14 Production of compost and biogass Study in literature Oral presentation
15 Production of antibiotic from microorganisms Study in literature Oral presentation
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 
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 2 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 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 5
2 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 2
3 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 1
4 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 3
5 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 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) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 6 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload: 90
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.6
ECTS Credit: 4