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  Course Description
Course Name : Hydrogen Energy and Electrocatalysis

Course Code : KM-612

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. GÜLFEZA KARDAŞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the importance of hydrogen in the energy systems and energy sources.
Know the methods to produce hydrogen .
Know the importance of electrolysis system

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide information about hydrogen and hydrogen production; to teach how to produce hydrogen and oxygen from water; to emphasize the importance of hydrogen energy and its utility in future; to teach electrode and electrocatalysis.

Course Contents : Hydrogen, hydrogen fuel properties, hydrogen production techniques (from fosil fuels, thermochemical, photochemical, biomass and water electroysis), electrocatalysis; electrode reactions, hydrogen reduction, fermi energy, electrocataylitic reactions, possible accident using hydrogen fuel and safety, hydrogen economy.

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 Hydrogen energy, general information Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
2 Properties of hydrogen as a fuel Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
3 Hydrogen production techniques ( fossil fuels, thermochemical, photochemical, biomass) Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
4 Water electrolysis Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
5 Electrocatalysis Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
6 Electrocatalysis on the electrode reactions Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
7 Hydrogen reduction and the importance Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
8 Midterm exam Lecture notes and the related book Written exam and homework
9 Fermi energy Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
10 Electrocataylitic reactions Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
11 Possible accident using hydrogen fuel and safety Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
12 Hydrogen economy Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
13 Work of hydrogen, electrocatalysis literature and homework Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
14 Work of hydrogen, electrocatalysis literature and homework Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
15 Work of hydrogen, electrocatalysis literature and homework Related book chapter and the internet Lecture,presentation and discussion
16/17 Final exam Review for the exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Hydrogen and Energy Charles A. McAuliffe The Macmillan press Ltd,1980
 Handbook of Fuel Cells,Electrocatalysis Volume 2 Wolf Vielstich, Arnold Lamm, Hubert A. Gasteiger John Wiley & Sons, 2003
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 3 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. 4
2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 3
3 Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. 5
4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 3
5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 5
6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 5
7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 4
8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 5
9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 4
10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 4
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. 5
12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 5
13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 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) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 6 18
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 120
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.8
ECTS Credit: 5