| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbial Biofuel Technologies | NMB 511 | 0 | 3 + 0 | 3 | 6 |
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| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | YUKSEK_LISANS |
| Course Type | Optional |
| Course Coordinator | Doç.Dr. AYŞE AVCI |
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| Course Category | Other |
| Course Objective | Giving information about renewable energy sources and their potential use in biofuel by microorganisms |
| Course Content | Introduction to biofuels, classification of biofuels, renewable agricultural wastes, lignocellulosic biomass, starch based biomass, microorganisms used in biofuel production, bacteria, yeasts, algea, fermentaion technologies for biofuel production, bioethanol production, biobutanol production, biohydrogen production, biodiesel production. |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comprehends global trends in energy policies | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, | Testing, Homework, |
| 2 | Comprehends basic principles of first and second generation biofuels | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Demonstration, | Testing, Homework, |
| 3 | Understands importance of microorganisms for biofuel production | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Demonstration, | Testing, Homework, |
| 4 | Comprehends the utilization of wastes for biofuel production | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Classification of biofuels | |
| 3 | Renewable agricultural wastes | |
| 4 | Lignocellulosic biomass | |
| 5 | Starch based biomass | |
| 6 | Microorganisms used in biofuel production | |
| 7 | Bacteria | |
| 8 | Yeasts | |
| 9 | Fermentation Technologies for biofuel production | |
| 10 | Bioethanol production | |
| 11 | Biobutanol production | |
| 12 | Biohydrogen production | |
| 13 | Biodiesel production | |
| 14 | Seminar |
| Resources | |
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| Course Notes | Lecture Notes, Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Avcı |
| Course Resources | 1. Pandey, A.; Larroche, C; Ricke, S.; Dussap, C.G.; G, E. 2012. Biofuels-Alternative Feedstocks and Conversion Processes. Elsevier 2. Mielenz, J. R.; Klasson, K. T.; Adney, W. S.; McMillan, J. D. 2007 Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals - The Twenty-Eighth Symposium. Springer |
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| Evaluation System | |
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| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 60 |
| 1. Kısa Sınav | 20 |
| 1. Performans Görevi (Seminer) | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 50 |
| 1. Final | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Performance Task (Seminar) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 120 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 4.8 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 6 | ||