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| Code | BT053 |
| Name | Biofuel production from microalgae |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. LEYLA USLU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. LEYLA USLU
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to teach how algae, which is a new raw material source for biofuels, is produced by raising the fat content and used.
Course Content
The types of microalgae used for biofuel production, stress physiology in microalgae and increasing bio-oil production; information on production systems used for biofuel production from microalgae.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Bux, F., & Chisti, Y. (Eds.). (2016). Algae biotechnology: products and processes. Springer. Richmond, A. (Ed.). (2008). Handbook of microalgal culture: biotechnology and applied phycology. John Wiley & Sons.
Notes
lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Lists the types of algae used for biofuel production from microalgae. |
| LO02 | Select the one that is suitable for oil production from stressful conditions. |
| LO03 | Ready to culture suitable microalgae species to obtain high oil yield. |
| LO04 | List the parameters of algal growth and explain each of them. |
| LO05 | Designs production systems for algal culture. |
| LO06 | It compares production systems in terms of similarities and differences. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the undergraduate level qualifications, develops and deepens the knowledge in the same or different field at the level of expertise and analyzes and interprets them using statistical methods. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To identifiy the interdisciplinary interaction of the field and to solve use of the methods. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating the information from different disciplines and creates new information | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops new strategic approaches for solving complex problems that are encountered in applications related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To teach the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of the data related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To solve the problems encountered in the field and cominicate by using research methods. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To gain the ability to develop and deepen the knowledge in the field of biotechnology | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows the ethical rules to be considered while obtaining biotechnological products. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renewable energy | no need for preliminary preparation. | |
| 2 | Biofuels resources | Reads the methods of increasing the volume of culture. | |
| 3 | Using algae as biofuel | Makes research about what stress conditions are. | |
| 4 | Algae that may be a source of biofuels | Makes research about the nutrient media. | |
| 5 | Conditions for increasing the oil content in the algae | Collects information on species suitable for fat enhancement. | |
| 6 | Algal growth parameters | Prepares homework about growth parameters. | |
| 7 | Algal growth parameters II | researches about growth parameters. | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | to prepare for the exam. | |
| 9 | Harvest methods | Collects information about harvesting methods of algae. | |
| 10 | Drying and storage of the algae | research about drying methods. | |
| 11 | Algal lipid extraction and biomass calculations | investigates fat and protein analyses in algae. | |
| 12 | Algae biodiesel production | researches production methods. | |
| 13 | Evaluation of parameters affecting production | Calculates the production cost. | |
| 14 | Production cost calculations | Gathers information about production cost calculations and applicability. | |
| 15 | The feasibility of algae as a biodiesel source in the World and Turkey | makes research about algae productions. | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||