Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6ÇEV 328Bioconversion of Wastes3+0+03416.03.2022

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Environmental Engineering
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The main objectives of the course are to introduce the biotechnology methods for the bioconversion and recovery of the wastes, principles of the bioconversion, the characteristics of the main groups of the waste materials like agricultural, metal, pulp and paper, and specific technologies for the bioprocessing and the production of the valuable products. The problems and advantages of the bioconversion, the product arising from the operation, trends and future possibilities are discussed.
Course Content The general knowledge is given about the microbial species, pretreatment methods and bioconversion processes used for the bioconversion of solid and liquid wastes into biofuels and value added products.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof.Dr. Aslı Seyhan ÇIĞGIN
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Aslı Seyhan ÇIĞGIN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Tchobanoglous, G., Stensel, H.D., Tsuchihashi, R., Burton, F. (2014). Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Resource Recovery. Metcalf & Eddy Inc., McGraw Hill, 5th Edition.
Bioconversion of Waste Materials to Industrial Products, MARTIN, A.M. 1998. 2nd Edition. SPRINGER SCIENCE+BUSINESS MEDIA, LLC, New York. ISBN: 978-1-4613-7668-2.

Course Category
Engineering %50
Engineering Design %25
Science %25

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Assignment 1 % 20
Attendance 1 % 15
Final examination 1 % 45
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 1 15
Presentation 1 20 20
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Defines solid and liquid wastes suitable for bioconversion.
2 Learns the products that can be obtained by bioconversion of wastes.
3 Gains knowledge about technologies applied for the purpose of bioconversion of wastes.
4 Learns the reactor types and processes used for bioconversion.
5 Recognizes the operating parameters that are important for the design of bioconversion processes.
6 Associates waste bioconversion with sustainability and optimum resource use.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Principles of bioconversion of wastes, biodegradation and biosorption Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
2 Bioconversion and organic wastes, Bioconversion methods and related basic factors, Bioconversion of agricultural wastes Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
3 Basics of fermentation, Solid substrate fermentation. Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
4 Biocomposting, Basics of composting, Basic parameters for composting Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
5 Composting processes, the applications of composting in Turkey Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
6 Enzymatic treatment of wastes, the effective factors on enzyme application, enzyme immobilization, single cell protein Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
7 Liqued biofuel (bioethanol) production with bioconversion of wastes Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
8 Gas biofuel (biomethane and biohydrogen) production with bioconversion of wastes. Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
9 Midterm Exam
10 The production of biosurfactants and biopesticides Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
11 Metal recovery from wastes by biosorption, Bioconversion of gas wastes Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
12 Bioconversion application: Bioconversion of industrial wastes Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
13 Bioconversion application: Bioconversion of industrial wastes Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
14 Bioconversion application: Bioconversion of industrial wastes Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
15 Bioconversion application: Bioconversion of industrial wastes Reading the related chapter of lecture notes

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 5 5 4 4
C2 5 5 4 4
C3 5 5 3 4
C4 5 5 3 4
C5 5 5 3 4
C6 5 5 5 4

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