Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biofuels
Course Code: ZTM545
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Biofuels are fuels of biological origin and are one of the most prominent renewable energy sources in recent years. Petroleum derivatives are renewable and sustainable energy sources unlike fuels such as coal and natural gas.

Course Content

Biofuels are fuels of biological origin and are one of the most prominent renewable energy sources in recent years. Petroleum derivatives are renewable and sustainable energy sources unlike fuels such as coal and natural gas.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Biofuel production, classification and history
2.Microorganisms used in bioethanol production
3.Pretreatments applied to raw materials in bioethanol production
4.Raw materials used in biodiesel production
5.Microbial fuel cells
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Alternative Energy Resources Graduate Course Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Distribution of energy consumption in today's world, an overview of energy production from petrochemical and renewable sources, energy terminology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Biofuel production, classification and history
Week 3 - Theoretical
Microorganisms used in bioethanol production
Week 4 - Theoretical
Pretreatments applied to raw materials in bioethanol production
Week 5 - Theoretical
Raw materials used in bioethanol production
Week 6 - Theoretical
Fermentation in bioethanol production
Week 7 - Theoretical
Raw materials used in biodiesel production
Week 8 - Theoretical
Raw materials used in biodiesel production
Week 9 - Theoretical
Microbial lipids in biodiesel production
Week 10 - Theoretical
Chemical modifications to triacylglycerols
Week 11 - Theoretical
Transesterifikasyon
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biological hydrogen production
Week 13 - Theoretical
Microbial fuel cells
Week 14 - Theoretical
Microbial fuel cells
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Assignment140228
Midterm Examination19312
Final Examination19312
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026