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  Course Description
Course Name : Surface chemistry

Course Code : KM-638

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. GÜLFEZA KARDAŞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the surface structure.
Know metallic, bi-metallic and non-conductive surfaces.
Learn scanning probe techniques and applications.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach surface structure and its properties; to give information about scanning probe techniques, thermodynamics of adsorption and desorption.

Course Contents : Surface structure, ideal surfaces, bimetallic surfaces and properties, band structure of metals, the band structure of semi-conductors and non-conductive solids, scanning probe techniques, adsorption isotherms, complex surface reactions, catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, kinetics of catalysis

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 Surface structure Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
2 Ideal surfaces Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
3 Bimetallic surfaces and properties Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
4 Band structure of metals Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
5 The band structure of semi-conductors and non-conductive solids Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
6 Scanning probe techniques Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
7 Scanning probe techniques Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
8 Midterm exam Course notes and book Written exam and homework
9 Adsorption isotherms Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
10 Complex surface reactions Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
11 Complex surface reactions Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
12 Catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
13 Kinetics of catalysis Related book chapter and the internet Lecture, presentation and discussion
14 Surface chemistry, homework Book and internet Presentation and discussion
15 Surface chemistry, homework Book and internet Presentation and discussion
16/17 Final exam Course notes and book Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Surface Science, Foundation of Catalysis and Nanoscience, Kurt W. Kolasinski, John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 2001.
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 4 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. 3
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. 3
4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 0
5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 2
6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 2
7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 0
8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 3
9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 0
10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 0
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. 3
12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 0
13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 3
* 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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 8 32
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6