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  Course Description
Course Name : General Chemistry

Course Code : CMZ113

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. TURAN YILMAZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The information is learned of the basic chemistry knowledge in environmental engineering.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The objective of this course is to provide engineering students with a background in important concepts and principles of chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on those areas considered most relevant in an engineering context, and practical applications in engineering and technology will be examined.

Course Contents : Atoms, molecules and ions, structure of atom and bond formation, chemical reactions and their mass balance relationship, stociometric calculations, gases and gas laws, molarities, normality, thermochemistry, equilibrium chemistry, acids bases, atmospheric chemistry and water chemistry.

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 Properties of Matter, Measurement of Matter and SI Unit System Homework, Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
2 Atoms, Prenciples of Atom and Periodic Table Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
3 Concept of Molar and Avogadro Constant Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
4 Chemical Compounds and Chemical Reactions Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
5 Stokiometer of Liquid solution and Titration Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
6 Gases Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
7 Thermochemisty Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
8 Mid-exam Preparation of Mid-exam Writing Exam
9 Chemical Kinetics Homework, Reading and ResearchReading and Research Lecture and Discussion
10 Chemical Kinetics Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
11 Chemical Equilibrium Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
12 Acids and bases Homework, Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
13 Equilibrium of Acids and Bases Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
14 Equilibrium of Solubility Homework, Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
15 Final Exam Preparation of Final Exam Writing Exam
16/17 Final Exam Preparation of Final Exam Writing Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Petrucci R., 2010. General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (10th Edition), Pearson Education, Canada.
Required Course Material(s)  Metcalf and Eddy, 1991( 3rd. edt.). Wastewater Engineering- Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, McGraw-Hill Publications,SINGAPORE.
 Sacak M., 2004. Chemical Kinetics, Gazi Publications, Ankara.
 Tunay O, 1996. Physical Chemistry, ITU Civil Engineering Press, Istanbul.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
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 Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 5
2 Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 4
3 Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 4
4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 2
5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 3
6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 3
7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 3
8 Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources 4
9 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 3
10 Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use 1
11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 3
12 Professional and ethical responsibility 4
13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 2
14 Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues 3
15 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 1
* 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) 13 3 39
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 6 78
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 134
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.36
ECTS Credit: 5