Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / GM-756 - FOOD ENGINEERING (DOCTORATE DEGREE)

Code: GM-756 Course Title: BIOGEOCHEMISTRY OF MICROELEMENTS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department FOOD ENGINEERING (DOCTORATE DEGREE)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ZELİHA LEBLEBİCİ (zleblebici@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Understanding the past and present rapid changes of our planet, that is, the events that cause changes in the natural chemical systems on earth

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Learn about classification of elements according to their physical and chemical properties. PO-2 Has the skills of designing, applying and evaluating scientific research
PO-3 Integrates knowledge from different disciplines
PO-6 Has extensive knowledge about modern techniques and methods applied in food technology
PO-13 Plays an active role in the solution of the problems of food industry
Examination
Oral Examination
Quiz
Performance Project
LO-2 The knowledge of the elements' mobility and concentration in the forest PO-2 Has the skills of designing, applying and evaluating scientific research
PO-3 Integrates knowledge from different disciplines
PO-6 Has extensive knowledge about modern techniques and methods applied in food technology
PO-11 Has the skill of systematically extending the results of his/her works, nationally and internationally, in written form or orally
Examination
Oral Examination
Quiz
Performance Project
LO-3 Has knowledge about chemical properties of soil and sedimentation of elements PO-3 Integrates knowledge from different disciplines
PO-11 Has the skill of systematically extending the results of his/her works, nationally and internationally, in written form or orally
PO-14 Has the ability to improve herself/himself by identifying his/her educational needs as to the current conditions
Examination
Oral Examination
Quiz
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Chemical elements necessary for life are provided from living and non-living parts of nature or the environment. These elements have gas or sediment cycles. In the gas cycle, elements move towards the atmosphere. The main storage areas are the atmosphere and oceans. In sedimentary cycles, elements move from land to water and sediment.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 mid-term exam
2 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Elementler ve Sağlığa Etkileri, Dr. Eşref ATABEY, Ankara 2015
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination 5 2 5
2.Quiz 9 2 5
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 12 2 10
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 12 24
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 12 24
       c) Performance Project 2 10 20
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 2 7 14
Quiz 2 7 14
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 7 14
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 170