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  Course Description
Course Name : Electrochemical Methods II

Course Code : KM-636

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. GÜLFEZA KARDAŞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn electrochemical methods
Learn analysis of electrochemical methods
Learn electrochemical instruments
Learn the applications of electrochemical analysis

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach polarography and stripping voltammetry by using electrochemical techiniques; to give information about instruments and their applications.

Course Contents : Polarography,mercury drop electrode, working electrode, properties of polarography curves, hydrodynamic voltammetry,rotating disk electrode, kinetic studies, stripping Analysis,adsorption of the electroactive species,electrochemical instruments, electrochemical analysis,evaluation of the electrochemical results

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Polarography, Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
2 Mercury drop electrode, working electrode Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
3 Puls techniques Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
4 Properties of polarography curves Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
5 Hydrodynamic voltammetry Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
6 Rotating disk electrode Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
7 Kinetic studies Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
8 Midterm exam Course notes and book Lecture, presentation and discussion
9 Stripping Analysis Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
10 Stripping Analysis Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
11 Adsorption of the electroactive species Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
12 Electrochemical instruments İnstrument Using instrument
13 Electrochemical analysis, home work Book and the internet Presentation and discussion
14 Evaluation of the electrochemical results, home work Book and the internet Presentation and discussion
15 Evaluation of the electrochemical results, home work Book and the internet Presentation and discussion
16/17 Final exam Course notes and book Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Electrochemical Methods, Fundementals and Applications, Allen J. Bard, Larry R. Faulkner,2001.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. 3
2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 5
3 Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. 3
4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 3
5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 4
6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 3
7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 4
8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 4
9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 3
10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 3
11 Present the findings of the research study in an efficient way both in oral and written form; have a scientific approach to environmental issues. 3
12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 5
13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 6 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 140
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6
ECTS Credit: 6