Genetics and Bioengineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

GBE322

Course Name:

Industrial Genetics and Bioengineering I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	6	5	11

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEVDA MERT

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEVDA MERT

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

• Underline the importance of genetics and bioengineering in industry
• Compare biological processes, organisms, or biotechnological systems to manufacture products
• Discuss the methods of synthetic biology in biotech industry
• Recognize the power of structural biology and protein engineering in industry
• Define how process engineering is related with industrial bioengineering
• Express the interaction between food engineering and bioengineering in industry
• Recognize the relevance of energy engineering and biotechnology

Course Content:

Introduction to fermentation technology
Microorganisms used in industrial fermentations and their media contents
Microbial growth
Anaerobic respiration and fermentation mechanisms
Selection of microorganism production method
Immobilized cell systems
Wine and one fermentation
Genetics and biotechnology
Structural biology and applied protein engineering
Waste treatment in biotechnological industry
Food engineering and its biotechnological applications in industry
Energy engineering and its biotechnological applications in industry

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • At the beginning of his education in the department of bioengineering, the student acquires preliminary information about this interdisciplinary branch of science. • The student will have the ability to solve problems arising in science and technology by using engineering and biological approaches combined Biotechnology field. • The student has a basic knowledge of bioengineering and its applications in life sciences • The student will have detailed information about all engineering sciences and other sciences that make up bioengineering.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The nature of Biotechnology Introduction to fermentation technology
2)	Microorganisms used in industrial fermentations and their media contents
3)	Microbial growth
4)	Anaerobic respiration and fermentation mechanisms
5)	Selection of microorganism production method
6)	Enzyme Biotechnology Immobilized cell systems Discrete and continuous bioreactors
7)	Wine and beer fermentation
8)	Plant and forest biotechnology
9)	Environmental biotechnology Project-Homework
10)	Biological fuel generation
11)	Food biotechnology
12)	Genetics and biotechnology
13)	Biotechnology and medicine
14)	Project presentations
15)	Project presentation Safety in biotechnology Protection of biotechnological inventions
16)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Hutkins, Robert W., 2006, Microbiology and Technology of Fermented Foods, Wiley-Blackwell, USA.

Shuler, M.L.,‎ Kargi F.,‎ DeLisa M., 2002, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall International, USA.

Waites, M. J., Morgan, N. L., Rockey, J. S., Higton, G., 2001, Industrial Microbiology. An Introduction. Blackwell Sci. Ltd., UK.

Stanburry, P. F., Whitaker,A., Hall, S. J., 1995, Priciples of Fermentation Technology. Third Edition. Butterworth-Heinemann Sci. Ltd., UK

Biotechnology, 5th edition, John E. Smith, University of Strathclyde, Cambridge University Press, 2009.

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1
Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.	1
2)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9)	Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	12	% 10
Presentation	1	% 20
Project	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	30
Application	16	96
Study Hours Out of Class	16	96
Presentations / Seminar	11	44
Project	15	60
Final	1	3
Total Workload		329