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  Course Description
Course Name : Electrochemical Kinetics I

Course Code : KM-623

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜRAY KILINÇÇEKER

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Estimate velocity correlations.
Know how to determine the reaction orders.
Relate activation and diffusion-controlled events.
Explain the formation of an electric double layer.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide information about rate equations, reaction orders, activation energy and entropy degrees of reaction assays, surface reactions, and diffusion-controlled activation; to establish the relationship between the speed of events and the electric double layer; to give basic information about the methods of research and investigation.

Course Contents : Rate equations, reaction orders, aktiflenme energy and entropies, multiplication theory, complex reactions, the reaction degree determination methods, the active centers in heterogeneous catalysis theory, surface reactions, activation and diffusion-controlled events in relation with the speed of an electric double layer of the theoretical course is taught through examples and applications .

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Seminar Room at the Department of Chemistry


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Rate equations Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
2 Reaction orders Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
3 Activation energy and entropies Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
4 Collision theory Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
5 Complex reactions Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
6 Determination methods of reaction orders Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
7 Hydrogen reduction and the importance Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
8 Mid-term exam Review for the exam. Written exam
9 Catalysis Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Article scanning. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
10 Homogeneous catalysis Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Article scanning. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
11 Heterogeneous catalysis Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Article scanning. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
12 The theory of active centers in heterogeneous catalysis Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Article scanning. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
13 Activation-controlled reactions, literature study Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Article scanning. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
14 Diffusion controlled reactions, literature study Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Article scanning. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
15 Electric double layer, literature study Reading electrochemistry issues in the related textbook and lecture notes. Article scanning. Theoretical and practical lectures. Laboratory and discussion.
16/17 Final exam Review for the exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  B.E. Conway, J.O’M. Bockris, R.E. White, Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry No:32, Kluwer Academic Publishers, New York, Boston, Dordrecht, London, Moscow, ISBN 0-306-46916-2 (2002).
 P.H. Riger, Electrochemistry, This edition published by Chapman & Hall One Penn Plaza New York, NY 10119, ISBN 0-412-04391-2 (1994)
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 10 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. 5
2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 4
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. 4
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. 4
9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 5
10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 3
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
12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 3
13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 3
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 6 60
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 156
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.24
ECTS Credit: 6