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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | CMS236 |
| Name | Biological Reactions in the Environment |
| Term | 2016-2017 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. OLCAYTO KESKİNKAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. OLCAYTO KESKİNKAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Course Content
What are the action, coaction, and reaction terms and the definition of them, their differences and common features, assessing the importance of these concepts in terms of Environmental Engineering and explain them, particular microorganisms that have mechanisms of action to various substances, the reactions occurring while mikroorganisms utilize carbon sources exist in the environment, formation of nitrogen forms and mechanisms, advanced phosphour deposition mechanisms of microorganisms, formation of sulfur form, the reactions to existing significant xenobiotic substances in nature, reactions for degradation of recalcitrant component and know the reaction shown by certain microorganisms.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students know what are the action, coaction, and reaction terms and they can make the definition of them, they know their differences and common features, they can assess the importance of these concepts in terms of Environmental Engineering and explain t |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | |
| PLO02 | - | Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | |
| PLO03 | - | Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems | |
| PLO04 | - | Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. | |
| PLO05 | - | Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications | |
| PLO06 | - | Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results | |
| PLO07 | - | Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively | |
| PLO08 | - | Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources | |
| PLO09 | - | Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal | |
| PLO10 | - | Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use | |
| PLO11 | - | Effective use of Information and communication technologies | |
| PLO12 | - | Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. | |
| PLO13 | - | Professional and ethical responsibility | |
| PLO14 | - | Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications | |
| PLO15 | - | Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | what are the action, coaction, and reaction terms and differences between them, definition of them | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 2 | Effecting mechanisms of microorganisms to various components in their habitats (1) | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 3 | Effecting mechanisms of microorganisms to various components in their habitats (2) | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 4 | The metabolic reactions when microorganisms supply carbon from environment | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 5 | The biological reactions when nitrogen forms occur in their environment (1) | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 6 | The biological reactions when nitrogen forms occur in their environment (2) | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 7 | Mid-term exam | None. | |
| 8 | Advanced phosphorus accumulation mechanisms in microorganisms | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 9 | The biological reactions when sulphur forms occur in their environment (1) | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 10 | Environmental problems occuring and their mechanisms when reduction of sulphur compounds exist in environment | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 11 | Biological reactions against important xenobiotic compounds (1) | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 12 | Biological reactions against important xenobiotic compounds (2) | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 13 | Biological reactions against important recalcitrant compounds (1) | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 14 | Biological reactions against important recalcitrant compounds (2) | Students should study to relevant sections of the lecture notes | |
| 15 | Final exam | None. | |
| 16 | Final exam | None. | |
| 17 | Final exam | None. |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||