GRADUATE SCHOOL
M.SC. in Bioengineering (With Thesis)
BEN 525 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment
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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 525
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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 / Third Cycle
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| 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;
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| 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 |
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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 | 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. |
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
2
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10
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| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury |
1
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20
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| Project |
1
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35
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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35
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| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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100
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| 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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5
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70
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
2
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8
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16
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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21
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21
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| Project |
1
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35
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35
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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35
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35
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| Final Exam |
0
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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. |
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| 5 | To be able to follow and apply new developments and technologies in the field of Bioengineering. |
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| 6 | To be able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within the discipline of Bioengineering; to be able to exhibit individual work. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest