COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Chemistry

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR LEVENT ÇAVAŞ

Offered to

Chemistry

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
Questions and answers
Homework
Application

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The learning of fundamental concepts given in the lectures, associating of concepts, constracting relationship between cause and effect, interpreting on the questions through current knowledge, and evaluation of idea production will be carried out by mid terms, final exam, active participation to the lecture, home works

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

available at www.deu.edu.tr

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

levent.cavas@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday 15:00-17:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes