GRADUATE SCHOOL
M.SC. in Bioengineering (With Thesis)
BEN 505 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Advanced Fermentation Technologies
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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BEN 505
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Second Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | Blended | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionProblem SolvingLecture / Presentation | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The purpose of this course is to provide students with the necessary fundamental knowledge related to the scientific principles of fermentation, the production methods of important industrial fermentation products, parameters affecting production quality and skills of solving problems. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course covers introduction to fermentation technology, choosing microorganisms for industrial productions, types of bioprocesses, batch, fed-batch, continuous cultures and technological steps for industrial productions. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to fermentation technology | Shuler, M.L., Kargi F., DeLisa M., 2002, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall International, USA. Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Microorganisms and their growth media components | Shuler, M.L., Kargi F., DeLisa M., 2002, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall International, USA. Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Microbial respiration and metabolism | Shuler, M.L., Kargi F., DeLisa M., 2002, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall International, USA. Chapter 5 |
| 4 | Microbial growth and batch cultivations | Shuler, M.L., Kargi F., DeLisa M., 2002, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall International, USA. Chapter 6 |
| 5 | Continuous cultivations | Shuler, M.L., Kargi F., DeLisa M., 2002, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall International, USA. Chapter 9 |
| 6 | Fed-batch cultivations | Shuler, M.L., Kargi F., DeLisa M., 2002, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall International, USA. Chapter 9 |
| 7 | Immobilized cell systems | Shuler, M.L., Kargi F., DeLisa M., 2002, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall International, USA. Chapter 9 |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Operating Considerations for Bioreactors | Shuler, M.L., Kargi F., DeLisa M., 2002, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall International, USA. Chapter 9 |
| 10 | Production of various industrial fermentation products and their metabolic pathways (mixed cultures) | Shuler, M.L., Kargi F., DeLisa M., 2002, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall International, USA. Chapter 16 |
| 11 | Production of various fermentation products and their metabolic pathways (alcohol fermentation) | Doran, P.M., 2012, Bioprocess Engineering Principles 2nd Edition, Academic Press, Elsevier, USA. |
| 12 | Production of various fermentation products and their metabolic pathways (organic acid fermentation) | Doran, P.M., 2012, Bioprocess Engineering Principles 2nd Edition, Academic Press, Elsevier, USA. |
| 13 | Production of various fermentation products and their metabolic pathways (syngas fermentation) | Doran, P.M., 2012, Bioprocess Engineering Principles 2nd Edition, Academic Press, Elsevier, USA. |
| 14 | Project presentation | Selected articles |
| 15 | Project presentation | Selected articles |
| 16 | Review of the semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Shuler, M.L., Kargi F., DeLisa M., 2002, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall International, USA. Doran, P.M., 2012, Bioprocess Engineering Principles 2nd Edition, Academic Press, Elsevier, USA. |
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
-
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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| Presentation / Jury |
4
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20
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| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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20
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
6
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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2
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28
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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25
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25
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| Presentation / Jury |
4
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14
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56
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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32
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32
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| Final Exam |
1
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36
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36
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| Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To be able to have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Life Sciences and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve Bioengineering problems. |
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| 2 | To be able to use scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data; to be able to combine and use information from related disciplines. |
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| 3 | To be able to design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; to be able to solve complex problems in such processes. |
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| 4 | Being able to utilize Natural Sciences and Bioengineering principles to design systems, devices and processes. |
X | ||||
| 5 | To be able to follow and apply new developments and technologies in the field of Bioengineering. |
X | ||||
| 6 | To be able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within the discipline of Bioengineering; to be able to exhibit individual work. |
X | ||||
| 7 | To be able to have the knowledge about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Bioengineering applications, to be able to have the knowledge to manage projects and business applications, and to be able to be aware of their limitations in professional life. |
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| 8 | To be able to have the social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collection, interpretation, dissemination and application of data related to the field of Bioengineering. |
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| 9 | To be able to prepare an original thesis/term project in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Bioengineering. |
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| 10 | To be able to follow information about Bioengineering in a foreign language and to be able to participate in discussions in academic environments. |
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| 11 | To be able to improve the acquired knowledge, skills and qualifications for social and universal purposes regarding the studied area. |
X | ||||
| 12 | To be able to recognize regional and global issues/problems, and to be able to develop solutions based on research and scientific evidence related to Bioengineering. |
X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest