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  Course Description
Course Name : Environmental Chemistry II

Course Code : CEV230

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. TURAN YILMAZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Purpose the measure pollutant parameters of water and wastewater.
Learn the pollutant parameters cause environmental impacts of water and wastewater.
Learn the treatment methods for available pollutant parameters.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course is to teach students the basics of inorganic and organic chemistry as they apply to solving problems in environmental chemistry and engineering. Students taking this course usually have diverse backgrounds, i.e., some students have previously had one year of general chemistry, while other students have two or three years of chemistry in their backgrounds.

Course Contents : Reaction kinetics, half life concept, enzyme kinetics, catalysts, adsorption, basic principles from organic chemistry, basic principles from biochemistry, principles chemical equilibrium, acid and bases equilibrium, pH concept, titration, buffers, solubility of salts.

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 Introduction to pollutants in water and wastewater Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
2 Introduction to pollutants in water and wastewater Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
3 Physical characteristics Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
4 Physical characteristics Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
5 Non-metallic Inorganic parameters Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
6 Non-metallic Inorganic parameters Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
7 Mid-exam Preparation of Mid-exam Writing Exam
8 Gases in water and wastewaters Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
9 Gases in water and wastewaters Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
10 Metallic components Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
11 Measurement the combined-organic pollutants Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
12 Measurement the combined-organic pollutants Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
13 Other parameters in water and wastewater Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
14 Other parameters in water and wastewater Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
15 Final Exam Preparation of Final Exam Writing Exam
16/17 Final Exam Preparation of Final Exam Writing Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Metcalf and Eddy, 1991( 3rd. edt.). Wastewater Engineering- Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, McGraw-Hill Publications, SINGAPORE.
 Critten J.C., 2005. Water Treatment: Principles and Design, MWH, Australia.
 Sacak M., 2004. Chemical Kinetics, Gazi Publication, Ankara
 Tunay O, 1996. Physical Chemisty, ITU Civil Engineering Faculty Press, Istanbul.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20
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 Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 5
2 Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 5
3 Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 5
4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 4
5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 5
6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 4
7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 4
8 Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources 4
9 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 4
10 Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use 1
11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 2
12 Professional and ethical responsibility 5
13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 3
14 Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues 5
15 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 1
* 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) 13 3 39
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 5 65
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 140
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6
ECTS Credit: 6