| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Photoelectrochemical Systems |
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| Course Code |
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KM-664 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. TUNÇ TÜKEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Know the semiconductor/electrolyte interface properties, charge deposition and charge transfer at the interface.
To define photoanode materials and the relation between yield and structure.
Have information about the preparation methods of photoanodes.
Know artificial photosynthesis and water splitting wia photoelectrochemical system
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To define photoelectrochemistry; and to provide information about the basic principles and applicaitons of photoelectrochemistry. |
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| Course Contents |
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Metal/solution, semiconductor/electrolyte interface characterization, and the differences. Theory of photocatalytic reactions.Photo anodes and their types. Typical artificial phtosynthesis reactions, water splitting via photoelectrochemical systems. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The structures of metal/electrolyte and semiconudtor/electrolyte interface |
Reading the related sources |
llecturing with visual media support |
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2 |
Mott-Schottky analysis and charge deposition at the interface |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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3 |
Band structure of semiconductors and their behaviours in electricial field |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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4 |
Theorotical approaches for semiconductor/electrolyte interface |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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5 |
Charge transfer at semiconductor/electrolyte interface |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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6 |
photocatalytic effect and charge transfer at semiconductor electrode surface |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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7 |
Photo anodes |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Review for the exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Photoanode materials and their properties |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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10 |
Theoritical approaches for the efficiecny of photanodes |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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11 |
Synthesis of fotoanodes, structural properties and efficiency |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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12 |
Classification of fotoelectrochemical reactions |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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13 |
Artifical photosynthesis |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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14 |
Photocatalytic water splitting |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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15 |
Practical applicaitons of photoelectrochemical sysytems |
Reading the related sources |
lecturing with visual media support |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. |
3 |
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2 |
Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. |
2 |
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3 |
Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. |
4 |
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4 |
Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. |
3 |
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5 |
Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. |
4 |
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6 |
Plan and conduct a scientific research. |
4 |
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7 |
Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. |
4 |
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8 |
Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. |
3 |
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9 |
Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. |
5 |
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10 |
Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. |
3 |
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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 |
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12 |
Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. |
2 |
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13 |
Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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