Information Package

Master's of Biotechnology with Thesis

BTE514

INDUSTRIAL ENZYMOLOGY AND PROTEIN ENGINEERING

Course Code
BTE514
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn fermentation process, fermenter types and their components, and scale-up principles.
  2. Learn industrial microorganisms and their products, and fermentation biochemistry.
  3. Understand new technological developments and production process in the field trip.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course; Enzyme kinetics, determination of enzyme activity and cofactors, Industrial enzymes, their sources, pptmization processes, immobilization and inactivation methods, New technologies and the basics of protein engineering are explained.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definitions and Scope
2nd Week Enzyme Kinetics
3rd Week Determination of Enzyme Activity
4th Week Cofactors
5th Week Industrial Enzymes
6th Week Sources of Industrial Enzymes
7th Week Enzyme Optimization in the Process
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Enzyme Immobilization Methods
10th Week Enzyme Inactivations
11th Week New Enzyme Approaches
12th Week Fundamentals of Protein Engineering
13th Week Fundamentals of Protein Engineering
14th Week Article Discussion
15th Week Student Presentations
16th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingUpdate literature covering the studies in the area.
Protein Engineering For Industrial Biotechnology, Lilia Alberghina, 2005.
Fermentation Microbiology and Biotechnology, Third Edition, E. M. T. El-Mansi, C. F. A. Bryce, Arnold L. Demain, A.R. Allman, 2012.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 84 84
Preparation for Quiz 1 16 16
Individual or group work 0 0 0
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 11 11
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework 1 12 12
Project 1 12 12
Total Work Load297
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.9
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2 X
K3
K4 X X X
K5 X X X
K6 X X X
K7 X
K8 X X X
K9 X