FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Genetics and Bioengineering

FE 440 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Recyclability of Packaging Materials
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FE 440
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The course objective is to acquire knowledge on the interaction between postconsumer materials and environment focusing on recycling.This course will teach how production and disposal of materials with minimum environmental impact can be achieved. It also aims at the development of students’ communication skills through delivering an oral presentation, as a part of a team.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Identify materials properties and designs of products which obstruct versus facilitate a material recycling.
  • Compare advantages and disadvantages with material recycling, energy recovery and reuse.
  • Suggest strategies and changes that can minimize environmental influence during production, use and recycling of products.
  • Discuss the environmental impact and sustainability issues related to materials.
  • Improve scientific written and oral communication skills.
Course Description This course will cover; Materials and waste classification; Collection and processing of collected materials for recycling; Open cycle, Close cycle; Sustainable materials; Material design for the environment; Recycling laws & regulations

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Materials and solid waste classification Source reduction and reuse Course Notes
2 Recycling of Materials Collection and processing of collected materials for recycling Course Notes
3 Recycling of Materials Collection and processing of collected materials for recycling Course Notes
4 Recycling of Materials Collection and processing of collected materials for recycling Course Notes
5 Contamination and cleaning of recycled materials Course Notes
6 Sustainable materials Open cycle, Close cycle Course Notes
7 Material design for the environment Course Notes
8 Material design for the environment Course Notes
9 Recycling laws & regulations Course Notes
10 Midterm
11 Case examples/Project Course Notes
12 Case examples/Project Course Notes
13 Case examples/Project Course Notes
14 Case examples/Project Course Notes
15 Review Course Notes
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Lecture notes and slides

Suggested Readings/Materials

Waste, Recycling and Reuse. Sally Morgan. White-Thomson Publishing Ltd. 2009 Handbook of Plastics Recycling. Francesco La Mantia. 1st ed; Rapra Technology Ltd. UK 2002. McGraw-Hill Recycling Handbook. Herbert F. Lund; 2nd ed.; Mc McGraw-Hill Education; 2000.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
13
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
40
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
32
32
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
8
8
Final Exam
1
14
14
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Genetics and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Genetics and Bioengineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Genetics and Bioengineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Genetics and Bioengineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Genetics and Bioengineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Genetics and Bioengineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Genetics and Bioengineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in Genetics and Bioengineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Genetics and Bioengineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Genetics and Bioengineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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