| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Conducting Polymers in Applied Electrochemistry |
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| Course Code |
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KM-642 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. TUNÇ TÜKEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Comprehend synthesis, electrical properties, physicochemical properties of conductive polymers.
Associate the application of polymer with the physicochemical properties in various fields of application.
Have general information about conductive polymers and their industrial and commercial value.
Have information about potential application areas.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To provide information about conductive polymers, electronic structure, and applications of electrochemical systems of conductive polymers as a semi conductor. |
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| Course Contents |
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Electrical conductivity, band structure in solids and semi conductors. Polymer, synthesis and general propeertties Conductive polymers, general chemical properties and applicaitons. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Various Industrial Polymers and applications |
reading the related sources |
Visual Presentation and discussion |
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2 |
Electrical Conductivity and physicochemical properties of materials |
reading the related sources |
Visual Presentation and discussion |
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3 |
Physicochemical properties of polymers and classification |
reading the related sources |
Visual Presentation and discussion |
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4 |
Polymers Synthesis Techniques |
reading the related sources |
Visual Presentation and discussion |
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5 |
Synthesis-Relationship physicochemical properties |
reading the related sources |
Student presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment |
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6 |
Structural characteristics and morphology of conductive polymers |
reading the related sources |
tudent presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment |
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7 |
Reversible redox balance in conductive polymers |
reading the related sources |
tudent presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment |
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8 |
Mid-term |
Review for the exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Electrical conductivity in conductive polymers |
reading the related sources |
tudent presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment |
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10 |
Relationship between structure and conductivity in conductive polymers, over-oxidation |
reading the related sources |
tudent presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment |
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11 |
Potential applications of conductive polymers and current practices |
reading the related sources |
tudent presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment |
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12 |
Applications in the energy technologies photovoltaic cells |
reading the related sources |
tudent presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment |
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13 |
Applications in electronics (Electrochromism, LEDs, etc.) |
reading the related sources |
tudent presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment |
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14 |
Applications in the medical field (controlled drug dosing systems, artificial muscles, etc.) |
reading the related sources |
tudent presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment |
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15 |
Applications in the energy technologies rechargeable bateries and capacitors |
reading the related sources |
tudent presentations and discussion. Visual Presentation and assessment |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Review for the exam |
Written Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. |
4 |
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2 |
Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. |
3 |
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3 |
Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. |
3 |
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4 |
Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. |
3 |
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5 |
Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. |
4 |
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6 |
Plan and conduct a scientific research. |
4 |
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7 |
Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. |
4 |
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8 |
Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. |
3 |
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9 |
Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. |
3 |
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10 |
Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. |
3 |
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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 |
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12 |
Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. |
4 |
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13 |
Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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