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  Course Description
Course Name : Homogeneous Catalysts

Course Code : KM-556

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 catalytic deuterium, hydroformylation, Monsanto acetic acid process, Wacker (Smidt) operation, hydrogenation with Wilkinson´s catalyst and olefin metathesis

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : KM-500 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To give information about homogeneous catalysts and their usage area.

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 the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
2 Catalyzes an example: Catalytic deuterium (continuation) Reading the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
3 Hydroformylation and mechanisms Reading the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
4 Hydroformylation and mechanisms (continuation) Reading the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
5 Monsanto Acetic Acid Process Reading the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
6 Monsanto Acetic Acid Process (continuation) Reading the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
7 Wacker (Smidt) the process and the mechanisms Reading the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
8 Midterm exam Midterm exam preparation Homework
9 Hydrogenation by Wilkinson´s catalyst Reading the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
10 Hydrogenation by Wilkinson´s catalyst (continuation) Reading the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
11 olefin metathesis and its of mechanisms Reading the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
12 olefin metathesis and its of mechanisms (continuation) Reading the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
13 olefin metathesis and its of mechanisms (continuation) Reading the related sources and lecture notes Lecture, demonstration
14 Student Presentations Current Resources and Articles (Students) Lecture, demonstration
15 Student Presentations (continuation) Current Resources and Articles (Students) Lecture, demonstration
16/17 Final exam Preparation for the Final exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Gary L. Miessler, Donald A.Tarr, Textbook Inorganic Chemistry
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. 4
5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 5
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. 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. 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. 4
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