Academic Catalog

BTEC510 FUNGAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Code: 8610510
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Biotechnology
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. HALUK HAMAMCI
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

The use of filamentous fungi and yeast in biotechnological processes for the production of biomass, primary and secondary metabolites and enzymes. Fungal biology, physiology and genetics in relation to industrial processes. The kinetics of fungal growth.