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Environmental Biotechnology

Course Code	: CSAG517
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	: 8

Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to teach the biotechnological methods used in the detection of environmental pollution sources and the elimination of pollution, and to examine the mechanisms of biological destruction.

Course Content

Definition of environmental biotechnology. Environmental microbiology, environmental biochemical dynamics. Carbon biogeochemistry, nitrogen and sulfur biochemistry dynamics. Biotechnological systems. Biotechnological analyzes. Biosensors. Removal of biotechnological contamination. Biodegradation of harmful contaminants. Bioremediation and biodegratation. Biotechnological processes for environmental protection.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Deniz AKTAŞ UYGUN

Learning Outcomes

1.	Having knowledge about environmental pollution sources.
2.	Having knowledge about the use of biotechnological methods in environmental pollution abatement.
3.	To have knowledge about biotechnological processes in environmental protection.
4.	To be able to solve environmental health problems with scientific methods and to evaluate them with a critical approach
5.	Being able to have theoretical and practical knowledge about the deterioration effects of the environment

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Unprinted lecture notes

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction to environmental biotechnology.

Week 2 - Theoretical

Biotechnology, bioengineering and environmental biotechnology as a discipline.

Week 3 - Theoretical

Environmental systems. Environmental microbiology, environmental biochemical dynamics.

Week 4 - Theoretical

Carbon biogeochemistry, nitrogen and sulfur biochemistry dynamics.

Week 5 - Theoretical

Processes of environmental biochemical dynamics.

Week 6 - Theoretical

Thermodynamics of biotic and abiotic systems. Biochemical dynamic transport.

Week 7 - Theoretical

Biotechnological systems. Biotechnological analysis. Biosensors.

Week 8 - Theoretical

Environmental risks of biotechnology. Bioterrorism. (Midterm)

Week 9 - Theoretical

Environmental risks of biotechnology. Bioterrorism.

Week 10 - Theoretical

Removal of biotechnological impurities. Sampling and analysis.

Week 11 - Theoretical

Biodegradation of Dangerous Pollutants

Week 12 - Theoretical

Applied ecology. Bioremediation. Applied thermodynamics. Bioregulation and bioremediation. Biodynamics of bioremediation. The Biosorption. Aerobics biodegratation. Anaerobic biodegratation.

Week 13 - Theoretical

Environmental Biotechnology for the Conversion of Agricultural and Forestry Wastes to Feeder Biomass

Week 14 - Theoretical

Biotechnological Procedures for Environmental Protection. Nanotechnology and developing sciences. The nanoscale biotechnology.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%20
Final Examination	1	%35
Assignment	3	%45

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	0	3	42
Assignment	7	0	10	70
Midterm Examination	1	34	2	36
Final Examination	1	50	2	52
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				200

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5
OÇ-1	4	5	4	5	5
OÇ-2	5	4	5	4	4
OÇ-3	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-4	3	5	4	5	4
OÇ-5	2	3	4	1	2

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