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Course Description Course Name : Molecular Thermodynamics Course Code : KM-528 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. HALİME ÖMÜR PAKSOY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the basic subjects in molecular thermodynamics Know the significance of phase equilibrium in chemical separation technologies Know the methods of modelling for the prediction of molecular properties Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To introduce the terms of phase equilibria in molecular level Course Contents : Classical thermodynamics of phase equilibria, Gibbs Dühem equation, fugacities in mixtures, excess functions, theories of solution, solubilities Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Energy levels of atoms and molecules Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 2 Intermolecular forces Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 3 The Gibbs Dühem equation Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 4 The chemical potential Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 5 Fugacity and activity Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 6 Partition functions Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 7 Partition functions and ideal gases Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 8 Exam 9 Phase equilibria Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 10 Liquid-liquid solutions Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 11 NRTL equation Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 12 UNIQUAC equation Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 13 Group contribution methods Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 14 Solid liquid solutions Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 15 Chemical equilibrium Reading list and problem solving Reference books and publications 16/17 Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Molecular Thermodynamics of Fluid Phase Equilibria 3rd Ed.  John M. Prausnitz, Rüdiger N. Lichtenhaler, Edmundo Gomes de Azevedo Prentice Hall, 1999 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 4 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. 5 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. 5 5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 5 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. 5 10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 5 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. 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) 20 3 60 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 3 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 139 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56 ECTS Credit: 6