| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioreactor Engineering | MKM424 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Başar UYAR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Describe the structure, instrumentation, and operation of bioreactors
2) Distinguish between different bioreactor types and compare their suitability for applications in different fields
3) Develop strategies for improvement and optimization of bioreactors
4) Explain the challenges of cost efficient bioreactor operation
5) Assess bioreactor applications in different fields
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
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| 1 | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Fundamentals of bioreaction engineering
Course Contents
Bioreactorsand bioprocesses / Design, components, construction, monitoring and control of bioreactors / Sterilization and modelling of bioreactors / Applications of bioreactors in food, pharmaceutical, chemical, environemental sectors
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to bioreactor engineering2) Introduction to bioprocesses
3) Classification and unique features of bioreactors
4) Fundamentals of bioreactor design
5) Instrumentation of bioreactors
6) Bioprocess parameters measured, monitored and controlled in bioreactors
7) Bioprocess parameters measured, monitored and controlled in bioreactors
8) Mid Term Exam / Assessment
9) Techno-economic evaluation of the bioreactors, cost analysis
10) Sterilization of bioreactors
11) Modelling of bioreactors
12) Case studies: Bioreactors applications in food industry
13) Case studies: Bioreactors applications in pharmaceutical industry
14) Case studies: Bioreactors applications in chemical industry
15) Case studies: Environmental applications of bioreactors
16) Final Exam and assessment
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Case Study
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required