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Course Description Course Name : Electrochemical Methods I Course Code : KM-641 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. GÜLFEZA KARDAŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn electrochemical systems Describe the structure double layer and current at the electrochemical cell Learn electrochemical techniques Learn the current-potential relationship and comment the results Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To provide information about electrochemical cells; to teach the properties and applications of electrochemical methods Course Contents : Structure and properties of electrochemical cells, electrochemical cell parameters and tests, the meaning of the current at the electrochemical cells, potential and thermodynamic of the cell, electrode reactions and kinetics, constant potential techniques, potential scanning techniques, cyclic voltammetry, current relationship with the potential scan rate, microelectrode and properties, cyclic voltammetry criteria 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 Structure and properties of electrochemical cells Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 2 Electrochemical cell parameters and tests Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 3 The meaning of the current at the electrochemical cells Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 4 Potential and thermodynamic of the cell Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 5 Electrode reactions and kinetics Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 6 Electrode reactions and kinetics Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 7 Constant potential techniques Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 8 Midterm exam Course notes and book Written exam and home work 9 Potential scanning techniques Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 10 Cyclic voltammetry Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 11 Current relationship with the potential scan rate Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 12 Microelectrode and properties Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 13 Cyclic voltammetry criteria Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 14 Assessment on the voltammetry curve Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion 15 Assessment on the voltammetry curve Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, 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.  Cyclic Voltametry, David K. Gosser, Jr.VCH Publishers, 1994 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. 5 4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 1 5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 3 6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 5 7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 5 8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 5 9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 4 10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 4 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. 5 12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 4 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 8 32     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6