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    M.SC. in Bioengineering (With Thesis)

    BEN 525 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    BEN 525
    Fall/Spring
    3
    0
    3
    7.5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    Second / Third Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The objective of this course is to understand the concept of sustainability and life cycle analysis, learn about the sustainability indicators used in engineering processes, and to learn and to apply the required methods for realizing the environmental, economic, and social (if applicable) life cycle assessment of various chemical processes, with a special focus on biotechnological processes
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • The students who succeeded in this course will be able to • Define environmental, economic and social sustanability indicators • Define the concept of life cycle assessment • Explain the differences between various system boundary models such as “cradle to grave, gate to grave, gate to gate, etc.” • Discuss the effects of various enviromental impacts of biotechnological processes on the ecosystem and human health. • Prepare the life cycle inventory of a process • Conduct the life cycle assessment of a real-life process by using a software
    Course Description This course covers the basic definition of the life cycle concept, various midpoint and endpoint environmental, economic, and social impacts considered in life cycle assessment studies, preparation of a life cycle inventory, and conducting a life cycle assessment study
    Related Sustainable Development Goals

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    X
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation
    1 Frameworks for Sustainability Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice Editors: Hauschild, Michael, Rosenbaum, Ralph K., Olsen, Stig (Eds.), Springer International Publishing, 2018, Chapter 1
    2 Environmental indicators and issues: climate change, resource depletion, human/ecosystem toxicity Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice Editors: Hauschild, Michael, Rosenbaum, Ralph K., Olsen, Stig (Eds.), Springer International Publishing, 2018, Chapter 1
    3 Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment and History of Life Cycle Assessment Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice Editors: Hauschild, Michael, Rosenbaum, Ralph K., Olsen, Stig (Eds.), Springer International Publishing, 2018, Chapter 2&3
    4 System Boundaries and Basic Characteristics of Various System Boundary Models Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice Editors: Hauschild, Michael, Rosenbaum, Ralph K., Olsen, Stig (Eds.), Springer International Publishing, 2018, Chapter 6, 7, 8
    5 Basics of Life Cycle Assessment Methodology Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice Editors: Hauschild, Michael, Rosenbaum, Ralph K., Olsen, Stig (Eds.), Springer International Publishing, 2018, Chapter 6, 10, 11, 12
    6 Preparing a Life Cycle Inventory Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice Editors: Hauschild, Michael, Rosenbaum, Ralph K., Olsen, Stig (Eds.), Springer International Publishing, 2018, Chapter 9
    7 Environmental Impacts Considered in Life Cycle Assessment Evaluation of Environmental Impacts in Life Cycle Assessment, UNDP, 2003. Accessed at: https://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2003%20-%20Evaluation%20env%20imp%20LCA.pdf
    8 Economic Impacts Considered in Life Cycle Assessment Evaluation of Environmental Impacts in Life Cycle Assessment, UNDP, 2003. Accessed at: https://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2003%20-%20Evaluation%20env%20imp%20LCA.pdf
    9 Social Impacts Considered in Life Cycle Assessment Evaluation of Environmental Impacts in Life Cycle Assessment, UNDP, 2003. Accessed at: https://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2003%20-%20Evaluation%20env%20imp%20LCA.pdf
    10 Midterm Exam
    11 Life Cycle Assessment Methods with CCaLC software http://www.ccalc.org.uk/downloads/Manual_CCaLC_V3.1.pdf
    12 Case Study: Life Cycle Assessment of Green Chemical Products, Biomaterials and Biofuels, Food Products Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice Editors: Hauschild, Michael, Rosenbaum, Ralph K., Olsen, Stig (Eds.), Springer International Publishing, 2018, Chapter 24, 25 and 26
    13 Evaluation of CCalC applications, pollution prevention, green chemistry and engineering
    14 Project presentations
    15 Project presentations
    16 Semester Review

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice

    Editors: Hauschild, Michael, Rosenbaum, Ralph K., Olsen, Stig (Eds.), Springer International Publishing, 2018.

    Suggested Readings/Materials

    Handbook on Life Cycle Assessment, by Jeroen B. Guinee, Jeroen B. Guinee (Editor), Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002.

    Evaluation of Environmental Impacts in Life Cycle Assessment, UNDP, 2003. Accessed at: https://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2003%20-%20Evaluation%20env%20imp%20LCA.pdf

    http://www.ccalc.org.uk/downloads/Manual_CCaLC_V3.1.pdf

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    2
    10
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    20
    Project
    1
    35
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    35
    Final Exam
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    5
    100
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    14
    5
    70
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    2
    8
    16
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    21
    21
    Project
    1
    35
    35
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    35
    35
    Final Exam
    0
        Total
    225

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    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.

    X
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    9

    To be able to prepare an original thesis/term project in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Bioengineering.

    -
    X
    -
    -
    -
    10

    To be able to follow information about Bioengineering in a foreign language and to be able to participate in discussions in academic environments.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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


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