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Course Description Course Name : The Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Fuels I Course Code : KM-647 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ARİF HASANOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know oil, coal and gas generation processes. Know the importance of environmental factors in the formation of oil. Have information about the effects of fuel composition on fuel quality. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to introduce to students the oil formation process, different precursors of oil, gas and coal formation processes; to teach how to predict and classify the properties of petroluem. Course Contents : Classification of crude oils , natural gas, coal Language of Instruction : English Work Place : D2   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The origin of fuels in nature Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 2 Diagenesis Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 3 Catagenesis Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 4 Catagenesis of algal and liptinitic kerogen Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 5 Natural gas Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 6 Petroleum Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 7 Properties of petroleum Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 8 Midterm exam Review for the exam Midterm exam 9 Classification of crude oils and composition relationships Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 10 Coal Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 11 The macromolecular structures of coal Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 12 The inorganic component of coal Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 13 Processing and use of natural gas Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 14 Combustion of natural gas Reading the related sources Lecturing and discussion 15 Homework Reading the related sources and searching the internet Homework 16/17 Final exam Review for the exam Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1.The Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Fuels: Harold H. Schobert, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1991  2.Fundamentals of the Petroleum Industry. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma, 1984 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 40 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. 4 2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 3 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. 2 5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 5 6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 3 7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 2 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. 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. 4 12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 3 13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 2 * 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) 12 3 36     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 12 6 72 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 8 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 153 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.12 ECTS Credit: 6