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  Course Description
Course Name : Mechanisms of Inorganic Reactions

Course Code : KM-514

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SELAHATTİN SERİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know organometallic catalysts, hydroformylation, monsanto acetic acid process, Wacker (Smidt) procedure, and Olefin Metathesis.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide information about different types of catalyst and the effects of organometallic catalyst on the inorganic reactions.

Course Contents : In this lesson, organometalic catalysts and their mechanisms will be tought. Catalystic deuterium, hydroformylation, monsanto acetic acid process, wacker (Smidt) process, hydrogenation with wilkinson catalyst, olefin metathesis will be given as examples and they will be taught by lectures and demonstration.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : seminar room


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Catalyzes an example: Catalytic Deuterium Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration
2 Catalyzes an example: Catalytic Deuterium(continuation) Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration
3 Hydroformylation and mechanism Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration
4 Hydroformylation and mechanism (continuation) Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration, discussion
5 Monsanto Acetic Acid Process and general properties Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration
6 Monsanto Acetic Acid Process and general properties (continuation) Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration, discussion
7 Mid-term exam research on the Current issue of resources
8 Wacker (Smidt) of the process and examination of the mechanism its Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration
9 Wacker (Smidt) of the process and examination of the mechanism its (continuation) Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration, discussion
10 hydrogenation by Wilkinson´s catalyst and General properties Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration
11 hydrogenation by Wilkinson´s catalyst and General properties (continuation) Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration
12 Examination of the mechanism of olefin metathesis Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration
13 Examination of the mechanism of olefin metathesis (continuation) Reading of lecture notes on the subject of resources Lecture, demonstration
14 Student Presentations Current Resources and Articles (Students) Lecture, demonstration
15 Student Presentations Current Resources and Articles (Students) Lecture, demonstration
16/17 Final exam Preparation for final exam written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Gary L. Miessler, Donald A.Tarr,Textbook of Inorganic
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 1 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. 4
2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 4
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. 5
5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 4
6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 4
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. 5
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. 5
13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 4
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 122
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.88
ECTS Credit: 5