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  Course Description
Course Name : Corrosion

Course Code : KMY407

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET ERBİL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Students: 1-Learn corrosion occurance and economic significance 2-Learn how and why corrosion develops, how determine corrosion rate

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introduction of corrosion and economic importance, determination of corrosion rate .

Course Contents : Definition of Corrosion, thermodynamics and kinds of corrosion

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 Definition and Importance of corrosion. Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
2 Electrochemical nature of corrosion. Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
3 Corrosion Thermodynamics (thermodynamic approach and cathodic reactions) Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
4 Investigation of various metal´s corrosion thermodynamics. Related Books Students Presentation Preparation and Presentation, Lecture.
5 Investigation of various metal´s corrosion thermodynamics. Related Books Students Presentation Preparation and Presentation, Lecture.
6 Corrosion Kinetics (Electric Double Layer, Activation Controlled Reactions) Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
7 Corrosion kinetics (diffusion controlled reactions, corrosion kinetics of pasivated metals). Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
8 Midterm Exam
9 Galvanic Couple Theory and Corrosion (anode-cathode pair with equal and different surfaces, Corrosion Potential Measurement) Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
10 Controlling Factors of corrosion reactions(thermodynamic and kinetic factors) Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
11 Local corrosion that causes Factors Factors Affecting the Rate of Corrosion Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
12 Determination of corrosion rate (non Electrochemical and Electrochemical Methods, Tafel extrapolation and polarization resistance method). Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
13 Determination of corrosion rate (Alternating Current Impedance Method). Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
14 Corrosion protection (Materials and Precaution Related to Environment, Interfacial Potential Replacement). Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
15 Corrosion protection (Material / Media Interfaces Precautions). Related Books Lecture, Sampling and Discussion.
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 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 Feel comfortable with chemistry knowledge and capable to make relation with practical applicaitons 5
2 Observe and analyze the developments, directions and needs of industires for sustainability 4
3 Acquire life long education capability 5
4 Have capability of reaching for information 5
5 Acknowledge about total quality and relating the knowledge from different disciplines 4
6 Have capability of evaluating the national sources for technology development 2
7 Have capability of transmitting the knowledge and relating different disciplines 5
8 Gain the ability to achieve new knowledge and technology 2
9 Learn problem solving methodolygy and creative thinking 5
10 Have capability of bringing together theory and practical applicaiton 4
11 Feel comfortable with laboratory studies 5
12 Follow the developments in chemistry industries 4
13 Monitor progress in the field of chemistry. 2
14 Have capability of team work and leadership 2
15 Acquire property of objective and critical view 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 8 16
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 88
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52
ECTS Credit: 4