COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Chemistry

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR MÜNIRE NALAN DEMIR

Offered to

Course Objective

In the concept of this course, it is expected from the students to have information on the biotechnology and its application area, importance and place of enzyme technology in biotechnology, general view on biotechnological methods, fermentation technology, biological systems in biotechnology (bacteria, yeasts, molds, protozoa and their biotechnological importances), metabolism in microorganisms, catabolic and anabolic reactions, microbial growths and biomass formation kinetics, continuous and batch cultures, bioreactors and their types, biotechnological enzyme production, amino acid productions, antibiotic production, organic acid production, biotransformations and environmental biotechnology.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s): Smith J.E., Biotechnology, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Supplementary Book(s): Ratledge, C., Basic Biotechnology, Cambridge University Press, 2006.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation, Interactive presentation, Questions and answers, Homework, Application

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Questions in homeworks, mid-term and final exam will be based on the assessment of understanding of basic concepts in presentations, associating of concepts and cause-effect relationships.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

DEU, Science Faculty, Chemistry Department
Prof. Dr. Raziye Öztürk Ürek
e-mail: raziye.urek@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday 15:00 - 17:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes