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Course Description Course Name : Boron Chemistry and Industrial Usage Course Code : KM-627 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. OSMAN SERİNDAĞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the chemistry of boron Learn the locations of boron ores in the world and in Turkey Know the applications of boron and have an insight into the use of boron in different areas. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To provide information about Boron chemistry, its location and availability. Course Contents : Learning the chemistry of boron, learning boron´s position in the world and in Turkey Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Department Seminar Hall   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 processing of boron ores distribution in the earth Releted books and the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 2 Compounds of boron to form a chemically Releted books and the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 3 chamical properties of Compounds of boron to form a chemically Releted books and the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 4 Examination of the three-and four-coordinated boron compounds Releted books and the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 5 As a Lewis acid, boron compounds and their uses. Releted books and the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 6 The importance of boron hydrides and industrial uses Releted books and the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 7 Importance in terms of boron compounds as pesticides and their use in medicine Releted books and the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 8 Midterm Exam Releted books and the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 9 Boron nitride, boron compounds, the newly developed phospho boranes and boron carbide Releted books and the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 10 potential use areas of the newly developed boron compounds such as Boron nitride, phospho boranes, boron carbide. and potential use of areas, Releted books and the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 11 Work of Boron Chemistry and Industrial Use and homework Articles on the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 12 Work of Boron Chemistry and Industrial Use and homework Articles on the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 13 Work of Boron Chemistry and Industrial Use and homework Articles on the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 14 Work of Boron Chemistry and Industrial Use and homework Articles on the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 15 Work of Boron Chemistry and Industrial Use and homework Articles on the internet Lectures, student assignments and presentations 16/17 Final Exam Review for the exam Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Currents topic in the chemistry of boron Kabalka , George Walter The Royal Society of Chemistry Cambridge,1994  Contemporary aspects of boron chemistry and biological applications Abu Ali,Hijazi Elsevier Amsterdam, Bost 2006 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. 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. 4 6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 3 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. 5 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. 4 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 95 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.8 ECTS Credit: 4