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  Course Description
Course Name : General Chemistry

Course Code : MMD108

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns about the developments in the science of chemistry.
Learns about unit systems and derivations.
Learns about the theories of atoms.
Calculates the chemical reactions.
Learns about Chemical Kinetics
Learns about acids and bases.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To explain the basic concepts and principles of chemistry, the events encountered in everyday and scientific life, and make use of chemistry knowledge level of transfers

Course Contents : Properties of matter, and measurement Atoms and atomic theory Chemical compounds Chemical reactions Reactions in aqueous solution Gases Thermochemistry The periodic table and some atomic properties Chemical Bonding: Basic Concepts Principles of chemical equilibrium Acids and Bases Acid-Base Equilibria Chemical Kinetics

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : R2-301


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Properties of matter, and measurement Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
2 Atoms and atomic theory Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
3 Chemical compounds Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
4 Chemical reactions Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
5 Reactions in aqueous solution Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
6 gases Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
7 thermochemistry Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
8 exam Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
9 The periodic table and some atomic properties Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
10 Chemical Bonding: Basic Concepts Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
11 Principles of chemical equilibrium Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
12 Acids and Bases Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
13 Acid-Base Equilibria Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
14 chemical Kinetics Study the relevant chapter in the book Theoretical and practical courses
15 FINAL EXAM Study the relevant chapters in the book
16/17 FINAL EXAM Study the relevant chapters in the book


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 Petrucci, Ralph H., William S. Harwood, Herring F. Geoffrey; (Translated by Tahsin Uyar editors, Serpil Aksoy (2002)). General Chemistry Principles and Modern Applications 1-2, Saunders College Publishing, Ankara, Turkey
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 1 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 Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches 4
2 Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves 2
3 Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions 3
4 Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 3
5 Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 4
6 Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly 1
7 Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. 3
8 Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. 3
9 Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. 4
10 Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. 3
11 Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. 1
12 Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. 1
13 Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. 3
14 Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 3
15 Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 4
16 Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues 5
* 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 3 39
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 83
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.32
ECTS Credit: 3