Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Graduation Thesis I BTZ401 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 0 + 2 1.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals The basic principles of industrial biotechnology, microbial applications, enzyme technology, biofuel production, single cell protein, applications in medicine, environment, agro-forest, food industries and safety and ethical issues in biotechnology will be discussed.
Course Content Student, 1. Is aware of the basic principles of industrial biotechnology. 2. Is aware of the basic principles of microbial applications, can examine. 3. Enzyme technology, biofuel production is knowledgeable about, can examine. 4. They are knowledgeable about the applications of industrial biotechnology in the fields of environment, agriculture, forest, food, and can examine. 5. They are knowledgeable about the protection of biotechnological inventions, biosecurity and ethics, and can generate ideas.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Is aware of the basic principles of industrial biotechnology.
2 Is aware of the basic principles of microbial applications, can examine.
3 Enzyme technology, biofuel production is knowledgeable about, can examine.
4 They are knowledgeable about the applications of industrial biotechnology in the fields of environment, agriculture, forest, food, and can examine.
5 They are knowledgeable about the protection of biotechnological inventions, biosecurity and ethics, and can generate ideas.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Industrial Biotechnology Overview Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Microorganisms in Industrial Biotechnology Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Microbial Growth and Bioproduct Kinetics Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Enzyme Technology Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Biological Fuel Production Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Single Cell Protein Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Biotechnology and Medicine Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Environmental Biotechnology Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry Industries Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Food and Beverage Biotechnology Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Protection of Biotechnological Inventions, Security in Biotechnology Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Genetic Engineering-Safety, Social, Moral, Ethical Biotechnology Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week FINAL EXAM
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 .Applies knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to the development of various processes within the field.
1 .Applies knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to the development of various processes within the field.
2 Acts in accordance with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
4 Solves engineering problems within the field through an analytical approach by integrating fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field.
6 Implements crop and livestock production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes data-driven core technologies within the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 Integrates fundamental scientific knowledge in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry into agricultural biotechnology processes through a critical approach.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Shastri, V., Industrial Biotechnology, Gyan Publishing House, 2006.
  • Singh, R., Ghosh, S. K., Ghosh, S., Industrial Biotechnology, Global Vision Publishing, 2004.
  • Malik, V. S., Padma Sridhar, M. C. & Sharma, H. P., Industrial Biotechnology, Science Publishers, 1992.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 12 2 24
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 12 1 12
Research 12 1 12
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 11 11
Homework 2 1 11 11
Final 1 3.5 3.5
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0