GRADUATE SCHOOL
M.SC. in Bioengineering (With Thesis)
BEN 506 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Biofuels
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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 506
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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 | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | The general aims of this course are providing the students with the information on the resources that are used for biofuel production, performing the fundamental calculations about the chemical methods of biofuel production, analyzing the similarities and differences between biofuels and fossil fuels, and investigating the economic and environmental impacts of biofuel production and utilization. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course covers introduction to biofuels, biofuel resources, biofuel production processes, mass and energy balance calculations, economic and environmental impacts of biofuel production and utilization. |
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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 biofuels, types of biofuels | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011), Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Biofuel resources (primary, secondary and tertiary plants, algae) | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011), Chapter 4 |
| 3 | Flowchart of biofuel production processes | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011) Chapter 1 |
| 4 | Mathematical analysis of biofuel production from plants | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011) Chapters 5, 6, and 7 |
| 5 | Mathematical analysis of biofuel production from plants (continued) | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011) Chapters 9, 10, and 11 |
| 6 | Mathematical analysis of biofuel production from algae | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011) Chapter 8 |
| 7 | Midterm examination | |
| 8 | Reactor design for biofuel production | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011) Chapter 5 |
| 9 | Reactor design for biofuel production | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011) Chapter 5 |
| 10 | Differences and similarities between biofuels and fossil fuels | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011) Chapter 1 |
| 11 | Midterm examination | |
| 12 | Global fields of use of biofuels | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011) Chapter 23 |
| 13 | Feasibility analysis of biofuel production | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011) Chapter 2 |
| 14 | Environmental and economic impact analysis of biofuel production and utilization | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011) Chapter 3 |
| 15 | Preparation for the final exam | |
| 16 | Preparation for the final exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies, R. Luque, J. Campelo, J. Clark, Woodhead Publishing (2011) ISSN 978-1-84569-679-5 ISBN 978-0-85709-049-2 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Biofuels: Production, Application and Development, A. Scragg, Cambridge University Press (2009) ISBN 978-1-84593-592-4 |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
2
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10
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
2
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50
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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 |
4
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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 |
16
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5
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80
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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 |
2
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13
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26
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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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 |
2
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20
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40
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| Final Exam |
1
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31
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31
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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. |
X | ||||
| 3 | To be able to design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; to be able to solve complex problems in such processes. |
X | ||||
| 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. |
X | ||||
| 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. |
X | ||||
| 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. |
X | ||||
| 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