Syllabus ( BENG 467 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Biosorption |
| Course code: |
BENG 467 |
| Lecturer: |
Assist. Prof. Tuğba ÖNAL OKYAY
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| ECTS credits: |
5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 () |
| Year, Semester: |
4, Fall |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| Type of course: |
Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
English
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
Understanding the multidisciplinary concept of biosorption, learning the practical applications of conventional biosorption methods, as well as state-of-the-art techniques. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Define basic and advanced concepts of biosoprtion.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on current bioengineering applications from the industrial and scientific aspects
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Acquire knowledge for research methods which are required to develop novel application methods
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Convert biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles into novel applications for the benefit of society,
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Have knowledge about historical development of biosorption methods.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge for research methods which are required to develop novel application methods
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Combine, Interpret, and analyze different subfields of bioengineering
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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List practical applications of conventional biosorption methods, as well as state-of-the-art techniques.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on current bioengineering applications from the industrial and scientific aspects
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Acquire knowledge for research methods which are required to develop novel application methods
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Combine, Interpret, and analyze different subfields of bioengineering
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Grasp the overall importance of biosorption.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Convert biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles into novel applications for the benefit of society,
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Combine, Interpret, and analyze different subfields of bioengineering
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Combine and effectively integrate knowledge acquired from different disciplines.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Understand the multidisciplinary concept of biosorption.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge for research methods which are required to develop novel application methods
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Combine, Interpret, and analyze different subfields of bioengineering
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Understand the social and global importance of proposed solutions
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Introduction to biosorption. Current approaches, examples and introduction to the whole lecture. |
| Week 2: |
Biosorption in the environment: Water treatment. |
| Week 3: |
Identification and properties of biosorbents.
Homework I |
| Week 4: |
Treatment of industrial wastewater with biosorbents. Use of algae as metal biosorbents. (other examples will also be added) |
| Week 5: |
Microorganisms to do biosorption. |
| Week 6: |
Basic concepts of microbial biosorption, materials and products, microbiologic and genetic applications.
Homework II |
| Week 7: |
Biosorption of typical pollutants: Metal biosorption. |
| Week 8: |
mid-term exam |
| Week 9: |
Low-cost herbal, microalgae biomass, aquatic plants, plant leaves, straw, grass etc. as biosorbents. |
| Week 10: |
Literature examples for biosorption.
Homework III |
| Week 11: |
Patent examples for biosorption. |
| Week 12: |
Kinetics and modeling and mathematical approaches for biosorption. |
| Week 13: |
Instrumental analysis for biosorption. |
| Week 14: |
Future aspects of biosorption. |
| Week 15*: |
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| Week 16*: |
final exam. |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Recent articles and applications, patents, dissertations.
(Guncel makaleler ve uygulamalar, patentler, tezler.) |
| Recommended readings: |
Articles and dissertations.
(Makaleler ve tezler.) |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
8 |
25 |
| Other in-term studies: |
0 |
0 |
| Project: |
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0 |
| Homework: |
3, 6, 10 |
15 |
| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
60 |
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Total weight: |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
11 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
2 |
10 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
3 |
3 |
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| Homework: |
3 |
3 |
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| Term project: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
4 |
7 |
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| Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
4 |
6 |
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| Final exam: |
2 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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