Information Package

Master's of Biotechnology with Thesis

BTE532

BIOFUEL CELLS

Course Code
BTE532
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 What Biofuel Is
  2. Learn to connect and make sense between Biofuels and Biomedical applications
  3. Learns biofuel types
  4. Have Knowledge About the Applications of Biofuel Cells
Mode of Delivery
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course; Biofuel, the connection and meaning between Biofuel and Biomedical applications, types of Biofuel, applications of Biofuel Cells are explained.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Overview. Bioelectrocatalysis for Biofuel Cells.
2nd Week Implantable Biofuel Cells for Biomedical Applications.
3rd Week Enzymatic Biofuel Cells.
4th Week Introduction to Microbial Fuel Cell.
5th Week Flexible Biofuel Cells.
6th Week Blood Clotting and Blood-Bioplasma Interaction
7th Week Glucose Biofuel Cells.
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Photochemical Biofuel Cells.
10th Week Engineering Architectures for Biofuel Cells.
11th Week Comparison of Conventional Fuel Cells and Biofuel Cells
12th Week Anodes for Biofuel Cells.
13th Week Applications of Biofuel Cells.
14th Week Student Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingBiofuel Cells Materials and Challenges, Edited by Inamuddin, Mohd Imran Ahamed, Rajender Boddula, and Mashallah Rezakazemi, 2021.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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 Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X
K2 X X
K3 X
K4 X X
K5 X
K6
K7 X
K8 X X
K9 X X