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| Code | CMZ419 |
| Name | Biological Processes |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. BEHZAT BALCI |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. BEHZAT BALCI
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fatma Elçin ERKURT (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
To equip students with a fundamental understanding of biological processes in wastewater treatment, microbial kinetics, process design principles, and the ability to evaluate the efficiency of biological treatment systems.
Course Content
Fundamental principles of biological wastewater treatment, the role of microorganisms in wastewater treatment, biochemical reactions and microbial kinetics, activated sludge system and operational parameters, anaerobic and aerobic treatment systems, nitrogen and phosphorus removal, advanced biological treatment technologies, and process optimization.
Course Precondition
Students are expected to have a fundamental understanding of microbiology and water/wastewater treatment processes.
Resources
Lecturer's notes
Notes
Internet notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the fundamental principles of biological wastewater treatment processes. |
| LO02 | Analyze microbial kinetics and biochemical reactions. |
| LO03 | Apply design principles for activated sludge and biofilm systems. |
| LO04 | Compare anaerobic and aerobic treatment systems and determine the appropriate process. |
| LO05 | Evaluate biological treatment methods for nitrogen and phosphorus removal. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Effective use of Information and communication technologies | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Professional and ethical responsibility | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | 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 | Biological processes business types: batch, continuous and semi-continuous businesses | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Biological processes business types: batch, continuous and semi-continuous businesses 2 | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Biological processes containing suspended biomass (Activated Sludge Process, Aerated Lagoons, Oxidation Trenches, Stabilization Ponds) | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Biological processes containing suspended biomass (Activated Sludge Process, Aerated Lagoons, Oxidation Trenches, Stabilization Ponds) 2 | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Biological processes containing suspended biomass (Activated Sludge Process, Aerated Lagoons, Oxidation Trenches, Stabilization Ponds) 3 | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Fixed film biological processes (Tripping Filters, Rotating Biodisc Systems, Submerged Biological Filters, Fluid Bed Biofilm reactors) | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Fixed film biological processes (Tripping Filters, Rotating Biodisc Systems, Submerged Biological Filters, Fluid Bed Biofilm reactors) 2 | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading and research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Fixed film biological processes (Tripping Filters, Rotating Biodisc Systems, Submerged Biological Filters, Fluid Bed Biofilm reactors) 3 | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Anaerobic Biological Treatment Processes (Bioprocesses containing suspended biomass, anaerobic contact process, Fixed biofilm processes) | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Anaerobic Biological Treatment Processes (Bioprocesses containing suspended biomass, anaerobic contact process, Fixed biofilm processes) 2 | Okuma ve araştırma | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Bioprocesses in nitrogen removal (Suspended and biofilm Nitrification and Denitrification: processes) | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Bioprocesses in nitrogen removal (Suspended and biofilm Nitrification and Denitrification: processes) 2 | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Biological processes in phosphate removal | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Biological Processes in Desulfurization (Aerobic and anaerobic desulfurization processes) | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading and research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading and research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 60 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,40 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||