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  Course Description
Course Name : Chemical Thermodynamics

Course Code : KM-531

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. HALİME ÖMÜR PAKSOY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know chemical thermodynamics and classical thermodynamics
Know the laws of thermodynamics and applications
Know the calculation methods for thermodynamics

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To apply the laws of thermodynamics to fluids and to introduce exergy analysis

Course Contents : PVT properties of fluids, the first law of thermodynamics, the second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamics of fluid flow, availability (exergy) analysis

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 Introduction- Chemical vs classical thermodynamics Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
2 Mathematical metods for thermodyamics Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
3 The first law of thermodynamics Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
4 Application of the first law to gases Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
5 The second law of thermodynamics Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
6 Equilibrium Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
7 Application of Gibbs function to phase changes Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
8 Midterm Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
9 Application of Gibbs function to chemical changes Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
10 Phase rule Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
11 Ideal and dilute solutions Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
12 Activities and excess Gibbs functions Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
13 Partial and excess molar quantities Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
14 Changes in Gibbs function in solutions Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
15 Exergy analysis Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
16/17 Exergy analysis examples Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Chemical Thermodynamics – Basic Concepts and Methods Irving M. Klotz, Robert M. Rosenberg Wiley, 2008
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 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) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 5 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 10 20
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 139
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56
ECTS Credit: 6